Ravi Ghate is a social entrepreneur, technology-for-development practitioner, and recipient of India's prestigious National Youth Award. For over two decades, he has dedicated his life to empowering rural, tribal, and underserved communities through innovative use of technology, education, skills, and community engagement.

 

One of his most impactful initiatives was the **Drought Help Group**, a citizen-led movement that leveraged Facebook and digital networks to connect drought-affected families directly with individuals willing to help. The mission promoted a simple yet powerful idea: **direct giving**, where support reached beneficiaries without intermediaries, ensuring transparency, trust, and immediate impact.

 

The initiative gained widespread attention for its innovative use of social media for social good. Its impact was so significant that Facebook itself featured Ravi Ghate and the Drought Help Group on its official Facebook Stories platform as part of its celebration of 100 million users in India. The story received more than **45,000 likes**, inspiring thousands of people to use technology as a force for positive change.

 

Ravi's social innovation work has also been recognized globally. His ideas have been featured among the world's leading mobile-based social innovations, earning accolades from national and international organizations.Through **Daan Se Udaan**, Ravi continues his mission of connecting knowledge, compassion, and action.

 

The platform enables experts and mentors to contribute their expertise while directing their professional fees towards social causes, creating a unique ecosystem where learning, giving, and social impact go hand in hand.