Rahat: Supporting vulnerable communities with a simple and efficient relief distribution platform

We’re a collaborative community of developers, volunteers, researchers, and humanitarian workers including Rumsan employees creating technology that is open, inclusive, and accountable to all.

👉 Join our community discussions on GitHub and help shape the future of Rahat! Your contributions empower marginalized communities by enhancing access to innovative aid distribution technology.

The name Rahat means relief in Nepali, which is central to our mission: breaking down barriers to financial inclusion and fostering resilience among the world’s most vulnerable. Developed by Rumsan, a blockchain-focused social impact company, Rahat is an open-source, blockchain-based platform dedicated to financial inclusion.

Impact:

• Reached over 20,000 vulnerable beneficiaries across Nepal, Indonesia, and Pakistan
• Provided essential digital and financial literacy to more than 3,000 individuals

Rahat is built by people who believe open technology can protect communities before crises strike.If you’re curious, motivated, or just getting started with open source, this is for you.

Your First Step

🔎 Explore
→ Browse active repositories
→ Skim the README to understand what’s being built and what’s needed

🧩 Try a Small Task
→ Look for issues tagged
→ Good First Issue or Help Wanted
→ Great for first-time contributors

📘 Learn the System
→ Read the Rahat Tech Docs
→ Understand how the platform works and how pieces connect

💡 Shape the Future
→ Submit a Rahat Improvement Proposal (RIP)
→ Propose features, improvements, or ideas

• Code of Conduct 📝
  Our CoC ensures a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone in the Rahat community.

• Contributing Guidelines 🔧
  Follow this guide to understand how to report issues, submit pull requests, and contribute effectively.

• Rahat Improvement Proposals (RIPs) 💡
  A structured way to propose new features, enhancements, or significant changes to Rahat.

  🌱 No contribution is too small.
  Code, documentation, ideas, feedback; every effort helps build open, impactful humanitarian technology.

Discover more about Rahat and learn how you can contribute to our mission:

• Email: team@rahat.io
• Phone: +977-9801109681
• Website: rahat.io
• Follow us on Twitter: @rahataid

This page gives a quick look at Rahat’s mission, invites community participation, and provides essential links for contributors to get involved. Join us in creating a more inclusive financial future! ✨