Empowering lives through awareness, knowledge, and skill-building

Our Vision

To create a self-reliant and vibrant Bharat, where individuals in rural and semi-urban areas are empowered with knowledge, skills, and inner strength to contribute meaningfully to national growth. We envision transformed villages, small towns, and emerging cities as dynamic hubs of innovation, sustainability, and well-being—where technology meets tradition, and development is anchored in balance, dignity, and purpose.

Mission

At Society for Rural Education & Empowerment, our mission is to empower rural communities by equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods and enriched lives.

We operate across some of the most remote and underserved regions, driving capacity-building through hands-on learning, internships, and apprenticeships, aligned with both current and future market trends. By nurturing “Thinking Hands,” we promote learning by doing, preparing individuals for self-reliance and meaningful engagement in the workforce.

We foster entrepreneurship and innovation by unlocking local and regional potential, helping rural youth and small businesses connect with larger markets through the smart use of technology and social media tools.

At the heart of our mission lies the belief that true empowerment begins within. We promote balanced development, encouraging good physical and mental health, mindful consumption, and inner well-being, enabling individuals to face life with clarity, confidence, and harmony.

Together with committed partners from government and industry, we are building a future where India’s rural strength becomes a national asset—transforming villages, small towns, and emerging cities into hubs of innovation, resilience, and purpose.

Our's is a society registered under the Societies Act, committed to promoting impactful social entrepreneurship initiatives across emerging fields. Founded by a group of inspired professionals, the society is driven by the collective resolve to transform knowledge into purposeful action, empowering communities in rural and semi-urban India. With over 25 years of deep-rooted experience across government and private sectors, our core members bring a rich and diverse understanding of development processes and local challenges.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises educationists, senior project managers, business development leaders, retired armed forces generals, economists, professors, engineers, doctors, and finance professionals. Together, they bring hands-on experience of working in remote and rural regions, enabling us to address issues with sensitivity, relevance, and pragmatism.

Education for Empowerment in Rural & Semi-Urban Segments

In our action & approach, education is not seen as an end in itself — but as a powerful means to transform lives. Our focus is on the outcome of education — particularly how it enables rural youth to access sustainable livelihood opportunities. We aim to dismantle barriers such as poor access to information, inadequate skills, and the gap between formal education and market demands.

To bridge this gap, we have launched initiatives that integrate formal education with skill development, on-the-job training, and employment facilitation. We actively collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of schools and institutions, adding value through structured interventions and efficient management.

We also recognize the cultural and economic importance of traditional arts and handicrafts. SREE Foundation is working to revitalize these skills among local communities by connecting them with modern design, product development, and market support through partnerships with professional firms and institutions. This end-to-end approach helps create meaningful livelihoods while preserving India’s rich artisanal heritage.

Through these multidimensional efforts, our organization strives to be a catalyst for sustainable, inclusive, and locally-driven development.

Society for Rural Education and Empowerment

Inspired by Excellence, Committed to Empowerment

The Society for Rural Education and Empowerment is a purpose-driven initiative envisioned by a group of distinguished professionals with rich and diverse experience across government and private sectors. Our founding members — Engineers, Doctors, Chartered Accountants, Professors, Retired Army Generals, and thought leaders — bring with them a legacy of knowledge, service, and integrity from across the nation.

We draw strength and inspiration from India’s premier institutions — including NITs, IITs, IIMs, and the Defence Services Staff College — and are guided by advisory support from leading academic minds across national and international institutions.

At our core, we are committed to transforming lived experience and collective wisdom into effective, impactful practices that uplift rural and semi-urban communities. Through skill development, quality education, and research-led initiatives, we strive to build economically self-reliant individuals equipped with the confidence and tools to shape their own futures.

Our mission is to seamlessly integrate education and skill-building with employability, fostering true capacity development and empowering people to lead lives of dignity, purpose, and contribution.

Genesis of Our Transformation Journey

“A Step Forward, A Generation Transformed”

At the heart of our journey lies a powerful image — a rural woman walking alone along a narrow forested path, a child securely wrapped on her back, her steps silent but full of purpose. She moves forward — distant from the reach of modern development, yet deeply connected to the future she carries. In her resilience, we see untold stories of courage; in her quiet stride, we witness the power of hope.

This single image captures the soul of our mission — to walk beside her, to lighten her burden, to turn isolation into inclusion, and to convert aspiration into ability. It is from her journey that our transformation begins — a journey to reach, to uplift, and to empower those standing at the margins of opportunity but rooted in infinite potential.

Our Objective

Empower rural and semi-urban communities by transforming aspirations into tangible outcomes through inclusive education, skill development, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing, ensuring economic self-reliance, social dignity, and generational upliftment.

We aim to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity by:

  • Integrating education with livelihood and employability

  • Strengthening community resilience through skill and knowledge access

  • Creating pathways for entrepreneurship, innovation, and dignity of work

  • Offering advisory and mentoring support for sustainable individual and collective growth

Our purpose is clear — to walk together, to grow together, and to empower every silent stride into a voice of change.

  • Integrating education with livelihood and employability

  • 🛠️ Strengthening skills, capacities, and dignity of work

  • 🤝 Building community resilience through inclusive knowledge systems

  • 🚀 Creating career pathways and entrepreneurial support for youth

  • 🌍 Offering strategic advisory and mentoring support for sustainable impact