Raima Singh

Social entrepreneur transforming education access in rural India

Raima Singh is an Indian social entrepreneur and founder of the Brighter Pathways initiative, which has provided education to over 50,000 underprivileged children in rural India. Born in a remote village in Odisha, Singh witnessed firsthand the challenges of educational inequity. Her organization uses a unique 'mobile school' model where educators travel to rural communities to deliver quality education.

Launched in 2005, the program focuses on girls' education and digital literacy, addressing both gender disparities and technological divides. Singh's approach integrates local cultural practices with modern pedagogy, creating contextually relevant curricula. The initiative has also developed partnerships with tech companies to provide devices and internet access in areas with limited connectivity.

Her work has been recognized by the Indian government's National Foundation for India award and featured in BBC documentaries highlighting grassroots education innovation. Singh advocates for policy changes through her involvement with the All India Women's Conference and has trained over 1,000 teachers in inclusive education practices.

Notable outcomes include a 78% enrollment increase in girls' schools in partner regions and 90% pass rates in government exams among participants. Singh's model has inspired replication in neighboring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, showcasing scalable solutions to global educational challenges.