Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA): Instituting an ideal

This case study traces the journey of Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), a Mumbai-based NGO co-founded in 1984 by Minar Pimple and his peers to develop an indigenous model of social work. Despite India’s changing landscape, YUVA remains committed to empowering marginalised youth, fostering social justice, and upholding feminist ideals. The case explores YUVA’s evolution, leadership transitions, financial struggles, and resilience. It also highlights the role of academic spaces in shaping civil society and offers insights into how a feminist organisation operates, providing a valuable perspective on organisational development and talent management in the social sector.