Building Hope, Creating Opportunities
Spreading wings of hope and self-reliance to children and women across the slums and villages of Varanasi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joint Secretary
Rajat Mishra
Rajat Mishra 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.
Our Team
Meet Our Core Team
Dedicated professionals working every day to create meaningful impact in the community.
Diwakar Mishra
Program Manager
Utkarsh Rai
Field Coordinator
Saisa Khandelwal
Media Manager
Timeline of Growth
Every milestone reflects our commitment to creating lasting impact in education, women empowerment and community development.
Foundation Established
Khula Aasman Sanstha was founded in Varanasi with the mission of empowering children and women through education and social development.
Education Initiative
Started free education, mentoring, and learning support programs for children from underprivileged communities.
Women Empowerment
Expanded the organization's work by launching skill development and livelihood programs for women.
Community Expansion
Strengthened education, healthcare awareness, volunteer engagement, and community welfare initiatives across Varanasi.
Core Principles We Live By
Every coin spent and every workshop taught is grounded in these foundational philosophies.
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.