This article is about the UK non-profit organization. For the US charity operating in Angola, see RISE International.
RISE International C.I.C. is a UK community interest company founded in June 2007[1] to protect children from abuse in cults,[2], support those who seek justice for crimes committed against them while growing up in cults[2] and "raise awareness amongst the public, government and charity organizations over the dangers and difficulties children face growing up in cults."[3] The word RISE in its name is an acronym for Resources Information Socialisation Education.[4] Its executive directors include 5 former second-generation members of the Children of God cult.[5] In 2009, RISE International merged with Safe Passage Foundation, a children's rights organisation based in the US.