In 1997, RIDE’s research indicated that the number of child labourers in the silk-weaving industry in the district of Kanchipuram exceeded 40,000.
RIDE provides training to instill self-confidence, supports activities that generate income and promotes economic self-reliance.
RIDE increasingly focuses on improving water supply and sanitation systems in rural villages.
RIDE conducts awareness programs on health care, sanitation, hygiene, HIV/AIDS, road safety and voters rights.
Early 2004 RIDE sourced and distributed over 7 million Indian rupees worth of medicine and supplies to the affected areas in its region.