About us
We are neighbors helping neighbors, one drive at a time.
Shantimantri began as a small circle of friends distributing meals during a difficult monsoon. Today it is a community welfare organization active across Maharashtra, powered by thousands of volunteers who believe that compassion is most powerful when it is shared.
Our story
What started with a single community kitchen has grown into a movement spanning education, healthcare, food relief, and the environment. We stay small in structure but large in reach — relying on local volunteers who understand their communities better than anyone.
We document every drive publicly so that supporters can see exactly where their time and money go. This is not just accountability — it is our way of celebrating the people who make this work possible.
Our mission
To serve underserved communities with education, health, food, and environmental care — with complete transparency.
Our vision
A society where every person, regardless of circumstance, can live with dignity and opportunity.
Our values
Compassion, accountability, and grassroots participation guide every drive we undertake.
Our people
The team behind every drive
A dedicated core team guides our programs, supported by thousands of volunteers on the ground.
Ananya Deshpande
Founder & President
Started Shantimantri after a decade in rural development, driven by a belief in community-led change.
Rohan Kulkarni
Program Director
Leads our education and health initiatives and coordinates volunteers across districts.
Meera Iyer
Head of Operations
Ensures every drive runs smoothly, from logistics to on-ground reporting.
Sameer Khan
Community Outreach Lead
Builds relationships with villages and partners to identify where help is needed most.
Priya Nair
Environment Lead
Heads our tree-planting and clean water programs with a focus on lasting impact.
Vikram Rao
Volunteer Coordinator
Trains and supports our network of 2,000+ volunteers across the region.
Want to volunteer or partner with us?
We are always looking for more hands and hearts.