The Pune chapter is led by Chapter Chair Rachna Rathi and managed by CEO Parul Vaidya and Program Manager Bhagyashree Gade. The team is passionate about inculcating a culture of philanthropy in the city, made possible with the support of a deeply motivated and committed partner network.
We amplify your impact in Pune and beyond. We connect funders, businesses, and individuals with local non-profits and social organizations to forge positive & dynamic change. We help you do more—with the right combination of time, treasure, talent, ties, and training. SVP India, Pune Chapter is a support system for philanthropists & NGOs and a catalyst for change.
The Pune Chapter of SVP India was launched in 2014 and since then has worked with over 15 grass-root organizations and more than 100 like-minded individuals who believe in creating impact. Along with individual philanthropists, our Chapter launched the Corporate Partnership Program in early 2020. It is aimed at companies who wish to provide the SVP experience to their senior executives. The organization nominees to SVP partake of the diverse learning and growth opportunities like focused learning sessions, workshops, NGO visits, Chapter Committees, and hands-on volunteering opportunities at NGOs.
Pune Partner Meeting: Coffee & Conversations with Aruna Katara & R. Vasudevan moderated by Katyayani Hegde
Diwali Bazaar Organized by SVP Pune. NGO stalls were set up to generate sales. 4 Pune chapter investees and 2 Ahmedabad chapter investees participated in the event.
Two of our Pune partners presented their philanthropy work beyond SVP. We also had Mukul Madhav Foundation and Raintree Foundation present all the fantastic work they have been doing at their foundations and the impact so far. Partners and corporates found it useful as the meeting presented many opportunities to collaborate within the network!
SVP India’s Pune Chapter was conferred the Maharashtra CSR Award under the #exemplaryleadership category. The maiden edition of Maharashtra CSR Awards 2022 focuses on honoring and celebrating the significant contributions toward good practices benefiting society.
With an endeavor to reduce plastic waste, the Know How Foundation inaugurated a project site in the rural Pune district at Bhor village. This will create livelihood opportunities for the tribal Women and Youth as they manually weave fabric from Waste Plastic using a traditional charkha and handloom.
Team SVP India wishes Parul Vaidya many milestones and growth opportunities as she transitions into her new role as the CEO of SVP India’s Pune Chapter.
