About Us
Making a Difference by Being the Difference (MAD) is a student-run environmental movement based in Dehradun.
Since 2011, we've been taking grassroots action through clean-up drives, plantation efforts, awareness campaigns, and sustainable initiatives, all without external funding or institutional backing.
We believe real change begins with young people stepping up to protect their city and planet.
What We Do
Rispana Returns
A joint river revival drive with the then Chief Minister to restore Dehradun’s Rispana River.
Plantation Drives
Greening Dehradun through regular tree plantation and urban reforestation efforts.
Clean-Up Drives
Removing plastic waste from riversides, forests, and city corners with the community.
Wall Transformations
Turning dull, ignored walls into vibrant murals with social and environmental messages.
Working with Officials
Supporting sustainable planning through active engagement with local authorities.
Zero-Waste Marathon
A city-wide run to raise awareness about dying streams — 3000+ participants annually.
Nature Walks
Guided awareness walks exploring Dehradun’s biodiversity and ecology.
Animal Shelter Support
Volunteering and donating to local shelters for abandoned or injured animals.
Cloth Donation Drives
Collecting and distributing clothes to those in need across the city of Dehradun.
Our Mission
To build a more conscious, compassionate, and sustainable Dehradun — led by students, powered by community, and rooted in action.
