Mr. Minar Pimple

Founder, Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan (VSP)

Mr. Minar Pimple is the visionary founder of Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan (VSP) and a distinguished leader in the fields of human rights and sustainable development.

Minar established VSP while serving as Chief Functionary at YUVA, Mumbai, driven by a deep commitment to addressing rural challenges through a rights-based approach. His grassroots work laid the foundation for a lifelong journey in social transformation.

Over the years, Minar has held several influential global roles:

• Regional Director, United Nations Millennium Campaign (Asia Pacific)
• Executive Director, People's Movement for Democratic Human Rights Education (PDHRE)
• Senior Director of Global Operations, Amnesty International

With a career that spans continents and causes, he has remained rooted in one core belief: that human dignity, democracy, and sustainable development must go hand in hand. Minar’s work continues to inspire collective action for a just and equitable world.

Mr. Mohan Surve

Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan (VSP)

“For me, social development has never been just about values—it’s about action.”

For over 30 years at VSP, I’ve walked alongside rural and marginalized communities—listening, learning, and building together. I co-founded Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan to create an organization grounded in justice, equity, and people’s empowerment.

Our mission is to remove the systemic barriers that limit people’s opportunities—by partnering with communities to lead their own development. Our work focuses on:

• Sustainable livelihoods
• Accessible, transformative education
• Community-led resource management
• Women’s empowerment and grassroots leadership
• At VSP, we believe that lasting change comes from collective action and shared purpose.

“Even a small contribution can change a life.”

I invite you to join us—through donations, partnerships, volunteering, or spreading the word. Together, we can create a meaningful and lasting impact.