What you discard can change a life. The Paper Revolution Foundation transforms waste paper into education, dignity, and opportunity for underprivileged children and communities across Maharashtra.
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Every revolution begins with a belief. For us, it was the belief that even waste paper can create extraordinary change.
The Paper Revolution Foundation (TPR Foundation), formerly known as RADDI – Paper Scrap, is a volunteer-driven non-profit that collects paper scraps from homes, institutions, and communities and converts them into funds that support education and social development initiatives.
What looks like raddi to many becomes roshni for someone else.
Paper scrap from homes, housing societies, offices, schools, and institutions.
The collected scrap is channeled to authorized vendors, generating funds that support our social initiatives.
Funds are utilized for educational support for underprivileged and underserved and community development initiatives.
We believe every child has the right to explore their potential and deserves access to quality education.
We work towards harmony in society by engaging communities and encouraging collective participation.
Extending direct support and essential aid to underprivileged families, children, and communities.
At the heart of The Paper Revolution Foundation lies Pratibhashali Varg, an educational learning centre for Adivasi children in Karhe village, Vikramgad (Palghar).
What began with 15–20 children has grown into a sustained learning initiative touching 200+ lives. Here, children receive academic support, a safe environment, and the confidence to dream beyond their circumstances.
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The Paper Revolution Foundation was founded by Pranav Prakash Patil, driven by a simple conviction to be of help to people around him.
During his college years, Pranav proposed the idea of collecting scrap paper to fund education. Though the idea wasn’t accepted institutionally, it found encouragement from his mentor, Mrs Aparna Unhale, who introduced him to the concept of collecting scrap for a cause.
With a few close friends, he began collecting raddi, door to door, society to society. In September 2016, this effort took shape as the Raddi Paper Scrap Group, which later evolved into The Paper Revolution Foundation.
“Change doesn’t require wealth or power. It requires intent, consistency, and people who care.”
Since 2016
Turning Intent into Action
There are many ways to contribute. Whether you donate funds, give your raddi, or volunteer your time—you are building a future.
It begins with one decision.
One bundle of paper.
One act of responsibility.
