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Rural Youth Development
Education Society

The villages are waitingAre you?

Every year, organisations allocate crores to CSR and wonder if it moved the needle. RYDES is the answer to that question. We work in rural Maharashtra, where the gaps are deepest, the trust is hardest won, and the results when you have the right partner are undeniable.

Our Impact Metrics

Measurable impact across conservation, education, and communities

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Snakes rescued & rehabilitated reducing human wildlife fatalities.

Field verified · Since 2013

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Community awareness workshops across rural Maharashtra.

Conservation & snakebite mitigation

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People reached through education, skilling & community programmes.

Growing every season

5 SDGs

United Nations SDGs addressed across education & conservation.

SDGs 1 · 4 · 8 · 13 · 15

Trusted by

Panchayat Raj
Panchayat Raj
ALKEGEN
ALKEGEN
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Godavari Initiatives
Godavari Initiatives
Ahilyanagar Forest Department
Ahilyanagar Forest Department
Indian Snakes
Indian Snakes
SMBST College
SMBST College
Panchayat Raj
Panchayat Raj
ALKEGEN
ALKEGEN
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Godavari Initiatives
Godavari Initiatives
Ahilyanagar Forest Department
Ahilyanagar Forest Department
Indian Snakes
Indian Snakes
SMBST College
SMBST College

Voices from the Community

Real stories from students, volunteers, and community members whose lives have been positively impacted by our work.

Because of this program, I was able to continue my education and believe in my future.

Ramesh Patil

Student

Volunteering here has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

Sneha Kulkarni

Volunteer

This initiative has brought positive change to our entire village.

Mahadev Jadhav

Community Member

Through regular guidance and encouragement, I regained confidence in my studies.

Anita Shinde

Student

The skill training helped me gain practical knowledge and prepare for real job opportunities.

Rahul Pawar

Youth Trainee

Seeing my child excited about learning again is the biggest change this program has brought.

Sunita Jadhav

Parent

Working with rural students has been deeply fulfilling and showed me how small efforts create impact.

Akash Kale

Volunteer

This initiative strengthened education awareness in our village.

Vijaya Patil

Community Leader

Let’s Build Impact Together

Join us in creating meaningful change through partnerships, talent, internships, and community driven initiatives.