Rehabilitative Assistance for People in Distress (RAPID) is a nonprofit headquartered in Dharwad, Karnataka. Established in 2001, this nonprofit organisation works in women empowerment, rehabilitation of women in distress, counselling, education, skill development, livelihood promotion, employment assistance, and adolescent girls’ development. This NGO primarily supports single mothers, widows, abandoned women, and economically disadvantaged women by creating social and economic opportunities that promote independence and self-confidence. Its major areas of operation include Dharwad, Hubli, Bengaluru, and surrounding communities in Karnataka.

As a leading nonprofit, RAPID has made a significant impact through its rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives. Major accomplishments include assisting more than 4,000 women through rehabilitative care, rehabilitating over 3,000 women under its leadership team, and training more than 200 artisans through the Vinyasa handicraft initiative. The organisation also runs notable projects such as Smile For Tomorrow, Payana, Vinyasa, and Community Outreach Programs that focus on education, livelihoods, and social support.

Rehabilitative Assistance for People in Distress (RAPID), based in Dharwad, Karnataka, is recognised for its sustained contribution to women’s empowerment and social development. The NGO is registered under 12A, 80G, and FCRA and has collaborated with several organisations, such as Vidyaposhak, GiveIndia, and various CSR partners. Through its nonprofit model and community-centred approach, RAPID continues to create lasting change for vulnerable women and their families across Karnataka.