Young Environmentalists fighting climate change in Pune.

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Who we are!

Forengers is a group of likeminded people who come together with the motive of countering climate change, one step at a time. From a casual gathering of four people set out one breezy September morning to plant a sapling, to a community of 800+ youngsters gathering every Sunday morning – Forengers has grown into a social group which acts as a host for each and every inspired youngster who wants to give back to the environment. We at Forengers, refuse to become armchair judgementals. We are go getters, adamant to fight climate change. We encourage you to join us and contribute towards this noble cause.
6500+Saplings planted
7000+Paperbags made
1960+Students Engaged
800+Volunteers
330+Drives conducted
1000+KGs of waste collected
30+Collaborations

What We Do

From planting trees to conducting awareness campaigns, our initiatives ignite change, empower individuals, and build a united movement towards a greener, more sustainable future for all. Here are our most common initiatives:

Where We Operate

Our zones represent the diverse communities where we work energetically to drive positive environmental change. Each zone is a hub of action, where we conduct our initiatives to create a greener, and a safer future. We operate in 6 zones across Pune:

Kothrud
PCMC
Hadapsar
Shivajinagar
Sahakarnagar
Baner

Awards and Recognition

MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute
MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute

A leadership seminar at Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune, featured our MD - Neil Gokhale as a guest speaker for the Sociopreneur Interaction Series.

March 12, 2026

Award for drive with SSMSIMR
Award for drive with SSMSIMR

Recognized for plantation drive at Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Institute of Management and Research.

June 22, 2024

Forengers on Red FM 93.5
Forengers on Red FM 93.5

Discussed our mission to promote eco-friendly practices and how individuals can contribute to a greener planet.

July 28, 2021

Featured in Hindustan Times
Featured in Hindustan Times

For innovative waste management and commitment to creating a sustainable future through community engagement.

December 21, 2020

Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition
Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition

Showcased our initiatives in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living practices within the community.

January 17, 2024

Forengers on Radiocity 91.1
Forengers on Radiocity 91.1

Shared insights about our environmental initiatives and the importance of sustainable living with RJ Chetana.

April 27, 2020

MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute
MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute

A leadership seminar at Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune, featured our MD - Neil Gokhale as a guest speaker for the Sociopreneur Interaction Series.

March 12, 2026

Award for drive with SSMSIMR
Award for drive with SSMSIMR

Recognized for plantation drive at Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Institute of Management and Research.

June 22, 2024

Forengers on Red FM 93.5
Forengers on Red FM 93.5

Discussed our mission to promote eco-friendly practices and how individuals can contribute to a greener planet.

July 28, 2021

Featured in Hindustan Times
Featured in Hindustan Times

For innovative waste management and commitment to creating a sustainable future through community engagement.

December 21, 2020

Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition
Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition

Showcased our initiatives in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living practices within the community.

January 17, 2024

Forengers on Radiocity 91.1
Forengers on Radiocity 91.1

Shared insights about our environmental initiatives and the importance of sustainable living with RJ Chetana.

April 27, 2020

MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute
MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute

A leadership seminar at Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune, featured our MD - Neil Gokhale as a guest speaker for the Sociopreneur Interaction Series.

March 12, 2026

Award for drive with SSMSIMR
Award for drive with SSMSIMR

Recognized for plantation drive at Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Institute of Management and Research.

June 22, 2024

Forengers on Red FM 93.5
Forengers on Red FM 93.5

Discussed our mission to promote eco-friendly practices and how individuals can contribute to a greener planet.

July 28, 2021

Featured in Hindustan Times
Featured in Hindustan Times

For innovative waste management and commitment to creating a sustainable future through community engagement.

December 21, 2020

Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition
Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition

Showcased our initiatives in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living practices within the community.

January 17, 2024

Forengers on Radiocity 91.1
Forengers on Radiocity 91.1

Shared insights about our environmental initiatives and the importance of sustainable living with RJ Chetana.

April 27, 2020

MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute
MD Speaks at Kirloskar Institute

A leadership seminar at Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune, featured our MD - Neil Gokhale as a guest speaker for the Sociopreneur Interaction Series.

March 12, 2026

Award for drive with SSMSIMR
Award for drive with SSMSIMR

Recognized for plantation drive at Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Institute of Management and Research.

June 22, 2024

Forengers on Red FM 93.5
Forengers on Red FM 93.5

Discussed our mission to promote eco-friendly practices and how individuals can contribute to a greener planet.

July 28, 2021

Featured in Hindustan Times
Featured in Hindustan Times

For innovative waste management and commitment to creating a sustainable future through community engagement.

December 21, 2020

Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition
Featured in Lokmat's PCMC edition

Showcased our initiatives in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living practices within the community.

January 17, 2024

Forengers on Radiocity 91.1
Forengers on Radiocity 91.1

Shared insights about our environmental initiatives and the importance of sustainable living with RJ Chetana.

April 27, 2020

Testimonials

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Sakshi Kulkarni

Managing Director's Office

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Being part of Forengers' Core Management Group has been a transformative experience. From organizing school drives to leading community awareness campaigns, I've contributed meaningfully to environmental and social causes. Each project challenged me and strengthened my leadership, planning, and execution skills. More than an NGO, Forengers feels like family, a community that turns ideas into action and uplifts every member. I'm grateful for the trust and opportunities I received at Forengers.

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Mitali Dhavale

Content Team Member

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I initially joined Forengers to improve my design skills as part of the Content Team.Over time, I learned more about the organisation and its impactful work beyond plantation drives, including awareness, donation, and cleanliness initiatives. Being part of Forengers has helped me grow, connect with like-minded people, expand my network, and most importantly, reconnect with nature.It has given me a stronger sense of responsibility towards the environment,making this a truly meaningful experience.

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Pushkar Yadav

Baner Zone Coordinator

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Being a part of Forengers for almost a year now,has taught me how important it is to nourish nature, so that in return, nature continues to nourish us.It has given me the opportunity to contribute towards this responsibility while making the entire experience enjoyable and meaningful. After spending the whole week in the city, being able to spend weekends in nature while also working for it feels like a true win-win.

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Tanvi Nema

HR Coordinator

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Joining Forengers has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my journey. Serving as an HR Coordinator gave me the chance to work with people who genuinely care about making a difference.What makes this organization so special is the warmth, dedication and sense of purpose that every person brings. It is inspiring to see so many individuals come together with one shared goal.I am truly grateful to be a part of the Forengers family.This journey will always hold a special place in my heart.

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Ashwin Ketkar

Collaborations Coordinator

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Joining Forengers has shown me what creating a real impact truly looks like. As a Collaboration Coordinator, I’ve had the opportunity to work with corporates and NGOs, plan meaningful activities, and see them come to life on the ground. The experience has helped me learn, grow, and work with professionals beyond the classroom. Seeing the tangible impact of our efforts has made every experience even more meaningful.Truly grateful to be a part of the Forengers family and excited to keep learning!

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Yash Kalkhambkar

Technical Team Member

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Completing a year with Forengers has been a meaningful learning experience.As part of the Technical Team, I had opportunity to work on the website, plantation data platform, and Forengers Roots, helping support the organisation’s environmental initiatives. Each project has helped me grow technically while showing me how technology can create real impact.It also taught me collaboration, ownership, and how to turn ideas into something useful. I’m grateful for everyone who made this year memorable.

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Sakshi Kulkarni

Managing Director's Office

Sakshi Kulkarni - Testimonial profile photo

Being part of Forengers' Core Management Group has been a transformative experience. From organizing school drives to leading community awareness campaigns, I've contributed meaningfully to environmental and social causes. Each project challenged me and strengthened my leadership, planning, and execution skills. More than an NGO, Forengers feels like family, a community that turns ideas into action and uplifts every member. I'm grateful for the trust and opportunities I received at Forengers.

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Mitali Dhavale

Content Team Member

Mitali Dhavale - Testimonial profile photo

I initially joined Forengers to improve my design skills as part of the Content Team.Over time, I learned more about the organisation and its impactful work beyond plantation drives, including awareness, donation, and cleanliness initiatives. Being part of Forengers has helped me grow, connect with like-minded people, expand my network, and most importantly, reconnect with nature.It has given me a stronger sense of responsibility towards the environment,making this a truly meaningful experience.

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Pushkar Yadav

Baner Zone Coordinator

Pushkar Yadav - Testimonial profile photo

Being a part of Forengers for almost a year now,has taught me how important it is to nourish nature, so that in return, nature continues to nourish us.It has given me the opportunity to contribute towards this responsibility while making the entire experience enjoyable and meaningful. After spending the whole week in the city, being able to spend weekends in nature while also working for it feels like a true win-win.

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Tanvi Nema

HR Coordinator

Tanvi Nema - Testimonial profile photo

Joining Forengers has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my journey. Serving as an HR Coordinator gave me the chance to work with people who genuinely care about making a difference.What makes this organization so special is the warmth, dedication and sense of purpose that every person brings. It is inspiring to see so many individuals come together with one shared goal.I am truly grateful to be a part of the Forengers family.This journey will always hold a special place in my heart.

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Ashwin Ketkar

Collaborations Coordinator

Ashwin Ketkar - Testimonial profile photo

Joining Forengers has shown me what creating a real impact truly looks like. As a Collaboration Coordinator, I’ve had the opportunity to work with corporates and NGOs, plan meaningful activities, and see them come to life on the ground. The experience has helped me learn, grow, and work with professionals beyond the classroom. Seeing the tangible impact of our efforts has made every experience even more meaningful.Truly grateful to be a part of the Forengers family and excited to keep learning!

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Yash Kalkhambkar

Technical Team Member

Yash Kalkhambkar - Testimonial profile photo

Completing a year with Forengers has been a meaningful learning experience.As part of the Technical Team, I had opportunity to work on the website, plantation data platform, and Forengers Roots, helping support the organisation’s environmental initiatives. Each project has helped me grow technically while showing me how technology can create real impact.It also taught me collaboration, ownership, and how to turn ideas into something useful. I’m grateful for everyone who made this year memorable.

Volunteer Testimonials

Babita Bhandari

Babita Bhandari

Volunteer

Plantation drive was a really nice and refreshing experience! I enjoyed planting trees and being a part of this initiative. It was great to meet and work with everyone.My time with Forengers was really good and welcoming. I’d love to be a part of more such activities in the future

Aditya Sanjeevi

Aditya Sanjeevi

Volunteer

I volunteer in HP zone, contributing to nature, meeting like minded people, and developing a deeper, more focused environmental attitude through experience.

Tejas Kale

Tejas Kale

Volunteer

Birds, sunrise, breeze, and planting taught me connection to nature; volunteering with Forengess creates impact, nurturing plants and responsibility for future.

Pratik Dighe

Pratik Dighe

Volunteer

Done a few drives with Forengers and every time its been super well-run and fun. Met some really cool people, made friends along the way, thats honestly the best part. The teams vibe is great, you never feel out of place. Definitely showing up for more!

Babita Bhandari

Babita Bhandari

Volunteer

Plantation drive was a really nice and refreshing experience! I enjoyed planting trees and being a part of this initiative. It was great to meet and work with everyone.My time with Forengers was really good and welcoming. I’d love to be a part of more such activities in the future

Aditya Sanjeevi

Aditya Sanjeevi

Volunteer

I volunteer in HP zone, contributing to nature, meeting like minded people, and developing a deeper, more focused environmental attitude through experience.

Tejas Kale

Tejas Kale

Volunteer

Birds, sunrise, breeze, and planting taught me connection to nature; volunteering with Forengess creates impact, nurturing plants and responsibility for future.

Pratik Dighe

Pratik Dighe

Volunteer

Done a few drives with Forengers and every time its been super well-run and fun. Met some really cool people, made friends along the way, thats honestly the best part. The teams vibe is great, you never feel out of place. Definitely showing up for more!

Babita Bhandari

Babita Bhandari

Volunteer

Plantation drive was a really nice and refreshing experience! I enjoyed planting trees and being a part of this initiative. It was great to meet and work with everyone.My time with Forengers was really good and welcoming. I’d love to be a part of more such activities in the future

Aditya Sanjeevi

Aditya Sanjeevi

Volunteer

I volunteer in HP zone, contributing to nature, meeting like minded people, and developing a deeper, more focused environmental attitude through experience.

Tejas Kale

Tejas Kale

Volunteer

Birds, sunrise, breeze, and planting taught me connection to nature; volunteering with Forengess creates impact, nurturing plants and responsibility for future.

Pratik Dighe

Pratik Dighe

Volunteer

Done a few drives with Forengers and every time its been super well-run and fun. Met some really cool people, made friends along the way, thats honestly the best part. The teams vibe is great, you never feel out of place. Definitely showing up for more!

Babita Bhandari

Babita Bhandari

Volunteer

Plantation drive was a really nice and refreshing experience! I enjoyed planting trees and being a part of this initiative. It was great to meet and work with everyone.My time with Forengers was really good and welcoming. I’d love to be a part of more such activities in the future

Aditya Sanjeevi

Aditya Sanjeevi

Volunteer

I volunteer in HP zone, contributing to nature, meeting like minded people, and developing a deeper, more focused environmental attitude through experience.

Tejas Kale

Tejas Kale

Volunteer

Birds, sunrise, breeze, and planting taught me connection to nature; volunteering with Forengess creates impact, nurturing plants and responsibility for future.

Pratik Dighe

Pratik Dighe

Volunteer

Done a few drives with Forengers and every time its been super well-run and fun. Met some really cool people, made friends along the way, thats honestly the best part. The teams vibe is great, you never feel out of place. Definitely showing up for more!

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Operations Team - Pimpri Chinchwad

Team Member - Operations Team - Pimpri Chinchwad

Team Member

Manages schedules, tracks work, resolves issues, and ensures timely completion.

Oversees volunteers, assigns tasks, and ensures smooth drive execution.

Maintains clear communication and conducts regular performance reviews.

Requires active participation in drives and a commitment of 7 hours per week for 1 year, with advance notice for breaks.

Operations Team - Hadapsar

Team Member - Operations Team - Hadapsar

Team Member

Manages schedules, tracks work, resolves issues, and ensures timely completion.

Oversees volunteers, assigns tasks, and ensures smooth drive execution.

Maintains clear communication and conducts regular performance reviews.

Requires active participation in drives and a commitment of 7 hours per week for 1 year, with advance notice for breaks.

Operations Team - Baner

Team Member - Operations Team - Baner

Team Member

Attend all drives and weekly calls; support on-ground work.

Complete assigned tasks on time.

Communicate clearly and collaborate with the team.

Commit 4 hours per week for 1 year; promote initiatives and provide advance notice for breaks.

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