A youth-led movement for a sustainable world
We turn young energy into measurable environmental action, aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
From a handful of seedballs to a movement
Ashwas was founded in 2021 by a small group of students who were tired of waiting for change. Their first act was simple: rolling seedballs by hand and dispersing them across barren land before the monsoon.
What began as a weekend experiment quickly grew. Friends brought friends, colleges opened their doors, and soon the movement spread across cities. The motivation has stayed the same — the belief that young people, given the chance, will lead the change the planet needs.
Today, Ashwas is a growing network of 1,500+ volunteers across 10+ cities, running reforestation drives, cleanliness campaigns and SDG-focused programs.
- 2021
- Founded
- 10+
- Cities
- 1500+
- Volunteers
What drives the movement
Our Vision
An equitable, sustainable and environmentally conscious world led by empowered youth.
Our Mission
To engage young changemakers in impactful actions that contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
The principles we plant everything on
Sustainability
We design every action to create lasting environmental value, not one-off events.
Community
Change is collective. We grow with schools, colleges and neighbourhoods.
Leadership
We turn volunteers into confident young leaders who drive their own projects.
Action
We believe in showing up — measurable, on-ground impact over intentions.
Inclusion
Everyone has a role in the movement, regardless of background or experience.
Meet the team
The founders, core team and state coordinators turning vision into on-ground action.
Founders
Abhishek Kolhe
Founder & President
Pranita Fulsundar
Co-Founder & Director
Aarya Benke
Co-Founder & Director
Core Team
Aboli Deshmukh
Head of Volunteers
Omkar Kharade
Communications Lead
Omkar Walunj
Partnerships Lead