Our Journey

From a small community initiative to a recognized education reform organization

The Vision Behind VMPF

Vinayak has completed his MA in Elementary Education from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). He is one of the co-founders of VMPF. He has worked in different organizations and has wide experiences of working with children.

He has worked in Jnana Prabodhini in Pune for 2 years and was involved in its project on science toys called 'Gyan Setu' and reached children to all the corners of India.

He wants to take the benefits that Gyan Setu projects delivered to other urban parts of India to his village and region at Kolhapur. So, he co-founded Vidyoday aka Vidyoday Muktangan Parivar Foundation (VMPF).

In Mumbai he has worked with Apni Shala Foundation and worked with children in their Life skills program.

Vinayak Mali working with children

A Decade of Transformation

Since 2016, VMPF has been on a mission to revolutionize rural education through hands-on learning. Each milestone represents our commitment to making quality education accessible to every child, regardless of their location or resources.

Sunday Science School
January 2016

Sunday Science School

First Community center started at Rukadi village.

Shiksha Samvad
June 2016

Shiksha Samvad

First Teacher training session conducted with project TANDA.

Project Sevankur
November 2016 - Present

Project Sevankur

Sevankur Sugar School started in Abdullat village.

Official Registration
December 2016

Official Registration

Our endeavor registered under Trust entity as Vidyoday Muktangan Parivar.

Vidya Chetana
July 2017

Vidya Chetana

Vidyoday worked with Kaneri Math for Zilla Parishad Teacher Training Program.

Project Dnyandeep
June 2018

Project Dnyandeep

Project Dnyandeep inaugurated in Z.P. Schools of Kolhapur.

Vidyoday Becomes VMPF
August 2019

Vidyoday Becomes VMPF

Vidyoday became VMPF. We registered as section-8 not for profit management.

Community Office
August 2021

Community Office

Vidyoday started working through a community built office from Abdullat Village.

Chhote Kalam Science Project
June 2022

Chhote Kalam Science Project

Project Dnyandeep is now Chhote Kalam Science Project working with govt schools.

Great Place to Work
2024

Great Place to Work

Certified as Great Place to Work, recognizing our commitment to our team and mission.

Guidestar India Recognition
2024

Guidestar India Recognition

Recognized by Guidestar India for transparency and impact in the non-profit sector.

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

As we continue to grow and reach more students, we invite you to join us in transforming rural education.