About Us

People. Purpose.
Possibilities.

At Khula Aasman Sanstha, we believe in a more inclusive, compassionate and empowered society — where every individual gets a fair chance to grow.

500+
Lives Touched
20+
Community Programs
100+
Active Volunteers
5+
Years of Impact
Our Story

Where Hope Takes Flight

Our journey is rooted in the belief that meaningful change begins when communities are given the opportunity to grow.

Our Story

Khula Aasman Sanstha was born in 2018 in the historic city of Varanasi out of a deep concern for the children and women living in slum pockets along the outer railway lines and rural outposts. What began as an informal evening tuition class under a tree for 15 children has now grown into a registered non-profit organization serving thousands of lives.

The name 'Khula Aasman' translates to 'Open Sky'. It symbolizes our core mission: to break the invisible ceilings of poverty, caste, and gender that restrict underprivileged individuals, offering them an open sky of opportunities.

Today, our team of dedicated educators, social workers, and community volunteers operate six core programs across Varanasi. We work to build self-sustaining communities by empowering children through education, skilling women for financial freedom, and securing basic nutrition and sanitation rights.

What Drives Us

Mission & Vision

Two guiding ideas shape every initiative we undertake.

Our Mission

To create equal opportunities for education, skill development and holistic growth, especially for underserved communities.

Our Vision

A society where every individual, regardless of background, can dream, learn and build a better tomorrow.

Meet Our Leadership

Our Leadership

The dedicated leadership team behind Khula Aasman Sanstha, committed to creating lasting social impact through education, empowerment, and community development.

President & Founder

Roly Singh Raghuvanshi

Roly Singh is the Founder and President of Khula Aasman Sanstha. With a strong vision of creating equal opportunities for every child and empowering women through education and social development, she has led the organization with compassion, dedication, and purpose. Her leadership continues to inspire meaningful change and sustainable community impact across Varanasi.

Roly Singh Raghuvanshi

Treasurer & Co-Founder

Diksha Singh Raghuvanshi

As the Co-Founder and Treasurer of Khula Aasman Sanstha, Diksha Singh oversees financial planning, transparency, and responsible resource management. She plays a vital role in strengthening the organization's programs while ensuring that every initiative is implemented with accountability and long-term sustainability.

Diksha Singh Raghuvanshi

General Secretary

Ankit Chaubey

The General Secretary is responsible for coordinating the organization's daily operations, volunteer engagement, and community outreach activities. By ensuring smooth communication and effective execution of programs, the role contributes significantly to achieving the foundation's mission and expanding its social impact.

Ankit Chaubey

Joint Secretary

Shubham Pandey

Shubham Pandey supports the organization's administrative coordination, volunteer engagement, and program implementation. As Joint Secretary, he works closely with the leadership team to ensure smooth execution of community initiatives and strengthen the foundation's outreach activities.

Shubham Pandey

Our Team

Meet the People

Different roles, one mission — a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

Diwyanshu Tiwari

Diwyanshu Tiwari

Technical Team Lead

Leading the digital infrastructure, website development and technical solutions to strengthen our impact.

Harshita Goel

Harshita Goel

Digital Marketing Manager

Managing digital communication, social media and awareness campaigns to amplify our mission and connect with a wider audience.

Diwakar Mishra

Diwakar Mishra

Program Manager

Overseeing program planning, execution and community outreach initiatives to ensure maximum impact.

Utkarsh Rai

Utkarsh Rai

Field Coordinator

Coordinating field activities, volunteer engagement and grassroots initiatives to drive positive change.

Stronger Together
Our Journey

Growing Through Every Milestone

Every milestone reflects our commitment to creating lasting impact in education, women empowerment and community development.

2018

Foundation Established

Khula Aasman Sanstha was founded in Varanasi with the mission of empowering children and women through education and social development.

2019

Education Initiative

Started free education, mentoring, and learning support programs for children from underprivileged communities.

2021

Women Empowerment

Expanded the organization's work by launching skill development and livelihood programs for women.

2024

Community Expansion

Strengthened education, healthcare awareness, volunteer engagement, and community welfare initiatives across Varanasi.

Our Values

Principles We Live By

The values behind every program, every volunteer and every community we serve.

Integrity & Transparency

We are accountable to our donors, our communities, and our conscience. We maintain rigorous standards of reporting and openness.

Empowerment, Not Pity

We focus on building capabilities so individuals can become independent. We do not promote long-term dependency models.

Local Leadership

We identify, train, and trust community volunteers and leaders to execute our projects, fostering organic, sustainable growth.

Inclusivity

Our doors are open to everyone, irrespective of gender, caste, religion, or economic background. We serve the most vulnerable first.

A better tomorrow is possible when we work together today.

— Khula Aasman Sanstha