A long and deeply personal wait for motherhood in Ambala has blossomed into a transformative community initiative that is now reshaping hundreds of young lives. After waiting 11 years to have a child, Bimpy Rekhi and her family viewed the birth of their son as a profound blessing. Naming him Gurrehmat to signify divine grace, the family eventually channeled that gratitude into public welfare by establishing an organization carrying the very same name, dedicating its resources to empowering marginalized youth and vulnerable households.
A Mission Born from Gratitude and Family Support
The journey from personal joy to social welfare began with encouragement from within the household. Bimpy shares that after years of prayers at the Gurdwara Sahib, her husband Kanwardeep Rekhi considered the arrival of their son an act of grace and urged her to step forward to serve society. Driven by that encouragement, the organization Guru Ki Rehmat was formally registered approximately six years ago. Over time, like-minded individuals joined the effort, steadily expanding the scope of its grassroots activities.
Self-Financing Through Chocolate and Handcrafted Soap Making
A distinctive feature of this humanitarian work is its sustainable and independent funding model. Bimpy finances the operational expenditures primarily through the proceeds of her own home-based chocolate and soap-making business. Rather than relying solely on external donations, she reinvests the profits from her enterprise directly into welfare activities, supported by voluntary contributions and logistical assistance from community members who work alongside her.
Educating Underprivileged Youth and Daily Classes at Observation Home
Educational outreach stands at the core of the foundation's agenda. To date, the organization has guided approximately 450 children into formal learning environments across urban localities, while simultaneously connecting between 300 and 500 children to academic education in rural pockets. Bimpy also conducts daily teaching sessions for more than 200 children at the Observation Home in Ambala. This consistent classroom initiative has earned recognition and praise from the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Ambala.
Judo Brown Belt Trains Girls in Self-Defense and Vocational Skills
In rural communities, the organization blends standard schooling with practical learning, offering instruction in the English language, arts and crafts, and bakery production. A major priority is fostering economic independence among girls and young women. More than 300 rural girls have received vocational training in craft-making, baking, and self-defense tactics. Holding a brown belt in judo herself, Bimpy actively encourages young girls to develop self-defense skills, build confidence, and pursue self-employment or small business ventures. In addition, awareness sessions focusing on women's legal rights are conducted across rural areas with the active backing of Ambala's legal team.
Marriage Assistance for Vulnerable Families and Winter School Relief
Beyond classroom instruction, the foundation has stepped in to support 7 to 8 marriages of young women belonging to financially distressed families. Among these interventions was the wedding of a young woman in Darwa, a Punjab village bordering Ambala, during the pandemic period. The bride's father had sustained serious injuries after falling from a roof, leaving the household unable to bear wedding costs. The team stepped in to organize the ceremony and performed the traditional kanyadaan. Outreach efforts have also covered the villages of Laharsa, Nagla, Loh Simbli, Sainkti, Balana, Tejan, and Naya Gaon, where government school students have received essential warm clothing, jerseys, socks, and shoes.
Looking Ahead: Son Gurrehmat Envisions Environmental Action
Her son Gurrehmat, now 11 years old, takes immense pride in seeing the organization that bears his name uplift underprivileged families and open doors for vulnerable children. While acknowledging his young age, he hopes to expand the reach of the foundation as he grows older, expressing a clear aspiration to incorporate environmental conservation alongside social work. Bimpy's sustained grassroots contributions have previously earned her the Global Women Inspiration Award in 2020, followed by the Rashtriya Samaj Seva Ratna Award in 2021.
