the Organisation began working in Kerala,wayanad 1984.A replication of the parent Organization Barefoot college,Tilonia.Rasta focuses on Women,Farmers, Tribal communities, and children. and their security of life and protect the environment.The key intervention areas. Livelihood improvement through Micro finance,Natural Resource management and protection,womens empowerment,Development and diffussion of appropriate technology, Networking and collaboraton with other organisations and government department.