About VREF

Working with rural communities, for rural communities

Vikasit Rural & Educational Foundation is an irrevocable, non-profit public charitable trust serving villages in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.

Village women and men planning together under a neem tree

Our purpose

Vision

To build educated, healthy, self-reliant, and technologically empowered rural communities through active citizen participation and open digital public goods.

Mission

To advance inclusive rural development through education, healthcare, agriculture, social welfare, civic awareness, and community-led innovation without discrimination.

Our commitment

What guides our work

No discrimination

Community service open to all, without discrimination of any kind.

Community participation

Development that begins with local knowledge and active citizen participation.

Open digital public goods

A belief in accessible technology and open information for every village.

Photographs across this website are illustrative artwork created for presentation purposes. Official photographs will be added as they become available.

Focus areas

Directions we are building toward

VREF's work spans six focus areas, each at the planning stage.

Rural Education & Youth Skilling

Learning spaces, study support, digital access, and practical skills for young people.

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Sustainable Agriculture & Farmer Support

Healthier soils, resilient water practices, farmer learning, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Community Healthcare

Health awareness, preventive care, and outreach that keeps families at the centre.

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Women Empowerment

Practical skills, financial confidence, and community-led economic opportunity.

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Environmental Sustainability

Community stewardship of trees, water, clean energy, and natural resources.

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Disaster Relief & Social Welfare

Preparedness, community resilience, and a focus on timely support for those in need.

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You can find us at Door No. 4-147, Kota Street, Near Old Bus Stand, C. Belagal Village & Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh – 518462, India.

A more hopeful future is a shared effort

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Community strength grows when people come together with care, knowledge and purpose.