What We Do
From sustainable agriculture to Indigenous rights, RISE takes meaningful action where it matters most.
Let's Take Action
Speak Up and Take Action for Rural & Indigenous Communities
RISE takes action across two core areas — Agriculture, Environment & Climate and Indigenous Rights & Empowerment. Through education, advocacy, and community partnerships, we work alongside rural and Indigenous peoples worldwide to create lasting and meaningful change.
Educate Indigenous Children Today
Every Indigenous child deserves a safe, culturally respectful space to learn, grow, and thrive.
Protect Indigenous and Rural Nature
Help protect the lands and forests that rural and Indigenous communities depend on for their culture and survival.
Defend Indigenous and Rural Territories
Support our efforts to defend Indigenous and rural territories from exploitation and preserve them for future generations.
Preserve Indigenous Knowledge and Culture
Help us document and revitalize the traditional wisdom, languages, and practices at risk of being lost forever.
Uphold Indigenous Land Rights
Stand with us to protect sacred lands and uphold the rights of Indigenous communities worldwide.
Advocate for Rural and Indigenous Policy Change
Join us in urging governments to enact stronger protections for Indigenous lands, rights, and self-determination worldwide.
Stand Up for Real Climate Action
Tell Congress to Save Our Wildlife
Conserve Indonesian Forests
Help Save Marine Life
Protect Indonesian Public Lands!
Tell Congress: Save Our Common Ground
More People, More impact
Every new student volunteer, donor, and partner amplifies the reach and impact of our work in rural and Indigenous communities around the world.
Empower Communities
Work alongside rural and Indigenous communities to build skills, preserve culture, and create opportunities that drive sustainable growth and self-reliance.
Share Knowledge
Connect students and community members through education, mentorship, and cultural exchange programs that strengthen understanding and foster meaningful collaboration.
Drive Lasting Change
Join a growing global network of student volunteers dedicated to making a real and lasting difference in rural and Indigenous communities worldwide.
Who We Are
Student Volunteers, Global Impact
RISE empowers rural and Indigenous communities worldwide through education, sustainable development, and cultural preservation. University student volunteers from across the globe bring their skills, passion, and knowledge to communities that deserve to be heard and supported.
Words From Volunteers
Hear from student volunteers around the world who have experienced the power of community, culture, and meaningful change through RISE.
RISE gave me the opportunity to apply my academic knowledge in a real and meaningful way. Working alongside rural communities taught me more than any classroom ever could.
Valorie A. Woods
Being part of RISE as a student volunteer connected me to a global network of passionate people all working toward the same goal — empowering communities and preserving culture.
George D. Coffey
Volunteering with RISE opened my eyes to the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities. It was a transformative experience that shaped both my studies and my values.
Harold K. Grimm Ontario, Canada