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About Vikalp Foundation

Our vision, mission, registration, and the people behind the work.

Creating harmony between communities and nature.

Vikalp Foundation is a non-profit organization registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, dedicated to fostering a sustainable balance between people and the planet.

We firmly believe in the limitless potential of individuals and communities to shape a future where harmony with the environment is not just an ideal, but a lived reality.

Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we strive to implement innovative solutions through collaboration, inclusivity, and collective action to build a more sustainable and equitable world.

🌱 Our Vision

To create a future where a sustainable balance between people and the planet is achieved, fostering harmony, resilience, and inclusive growth for generations to come.

🎯 Our Mission

Committed to driving sustainable development by empowering communities and promoting environmentally responsible practices. We work step-by-step through innovative, inclusive action.

Raviprakash Shrivastava — Founder & Director

Raviprakash Shrivastava

Founder & Director, Vikalp Foundation

A dedicated social entrepreneur and visionary leader who established Vikalp Foundation to create sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable urban and rural communities. Hailing from Sant Kabir Nagar in UP and trained at TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences Project Koshish), Raviprakash spearheaded key initiatives including Ghansoli slum women's vocational skill enhancement (achieving a 56% job placement rate), Safai Saathi health and COVID-19 relief across 14 states, waste management R&D (ZeroTrash Automatic Composting), footwear upcycling in partnership with ONGC & GreenSole, and coastal beach cleanup drives.