Welcome to RASTI - A National NGO
"Protection for Children, Inspiring Youth, Rights for Women - Our Mission, Our Promise"
Welcome to RASTI!
Since 1995, RASTI has been on a remarkable journey of service, dedicated to empowering women, protecting children, and uplifting youth across our communities. For nearly three decades, we have championed the rights of the most vulnerable, working hand in hand with our partners to create lasting change.
Our history is built on compassion, resilience, and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every initiative we undertake reflects our unwavering commitment to a world where every woman, child, and young person can thrive with dignity and hope.
Thank you for being a part of our story. Together, let’s continue to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
With warm regards,
Chief Executive Officer
Research, Advocacy & Social Training Institute (RASTI)
CEO
Child
Rights
Working for child rights through our projects and programs in Chakwal, Muzaffargarh, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Peshawar using RBA, CCCD & C2C approach.
women
Empowerment
Serving for women empowerment through Self-Help Approach for their social, economical & political empowerment in Muzaffargarh, South Punjab.
climate
change
Engaging youth as key agents of change for climate adoption and mitigation through awareness, actions, innovation.
Interactive
theater
Using interactive theater as a powerful tool to raise awareness, dialogue and inspire collective action on social & development issues.
Current Project / 01
Since 2014, RASTI, in partnership with Kindernothilfe, has been implementing the “School Instead of Exploitative Work” project to protect coal mine working children in Chakwal. The initiative aims to eliminate child labor by ensuring access to education, raising community awareness, and empowering families to support children’s rights to a safe and educated childhood.
Current Project / 02
Since 2012, RASTI, in partnership with Kindernothilfe, has been implementing the “Empowering Women through Self-Help Approach” and “No Child Left Behind through Education and Self-Help Approach” in Muzaffargarh. These initiatives focus on strengthening women’s social, economic, and political participation while ensuring every child’s right to education. Through self-help groups, women are empowered to lead community-driven change, improve household livelihoods, and actively support child development and protection.
Current Project / 03
RASTI is implementing the project “Listening to the Experts” in partnership with BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) and Kindernothilfe (KNH) across five districts in Sindh, Punjab, and KPK. Centered on UNCRC Article 12 – the Right to be Heard – the project empowered children involved in hazardous occupations to raise their voices, share their experiences, and advocate for their rights. Through child-led advocacy and inclusive dialogue, the initiative aimed to influence policy and promote protective mechanisms for working children in Pakistan.
Current Project / 04
RASTI is implimenting the “100 Futures Project” in Karachi for the year 2025–2026, focusing on the education and holistic development of vulnerable out-of-school children. In partnership with local sponsors and philanthropists, the initiative aims to transform the lives of 100 children by ensuring access to quality education, psychosocial support, and essential services. The project envisions a future where every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
About
Our Core Thematic Areas
- Child Rights
- Women Empowerment
- Education for All
- Child Protection
- Self-Help Groups
- Climate Action
- Interactive Theatre
- Disability Inclusion
- Emergency Response
- Youth Engagement
- Policy Advocacy
- Community Development