About
Project RISHI (Rural India Social and Health Improvement) began at UCLA in 2005 as its first chapter and later spread to campuses including UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego and Northwestern. The UCLA chapter partners with Vadamanapakkam, a village in Tamil Nadu, on initiatives in education, women's empowerment, environmental sustainability and a clinic and pharmacy. Members research local needs, work with village groups such as women's self-help groups and school administrators, and travel to India to follow up on projects.
Written by Bruin Clubs from the club's own website and socials, October 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)
How to join
Selective: apply through the 2026-27 Project RISHI application below (UCLA login required).
From the club's own Instagram, Linktree or website, checked October 2, 2026.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads & grads
- Type
- Registered org
- Listed under
- Service, Service - Outreach
- UCLA registry ID
- 548
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