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Prachi Deo (Founder)

Founder and Executive Director, Nayi Disha

Prachi-Nayi Disha

Prachi is the heart and driving force behind Nayi Disha, a tech-powered non-profit that provides a life-long support system to parents and families who are the primary caregivers for children with Autism, Down Syndrome and other learning and developmental disabilities.

Her journey is deeply personal. Prachi’s elder brother, who has Down Syndrome, inspired her to create a trusted space where families like hers can access credible information, compassionate community support, and practical guidance.

An engineer by training, Prachi worked with Microsoft and TCS for over 14 years before dedicating herself full-time to the social impact space. She founded Nayi Disha in 2015 with the aim of creating a digital knowledge hub, a thriving community and a national helpline that brings together families into an eco-system and make comprehensive and credible information accessible for families. She brings a unique blend of technical expertise and lived experience to create meaningful, accessible solutions for thousands of families across India. With Prachi’s leadership, the organisation ensures that no family is ever alone on this journey.

Recognitions & Awards

eNGO Challenge Award Nayi Disha
eNGO Awardee
2020
Zero Project Award 2020 Nayi Disha
Zero Project Awardee
2020
India Inclusion Fellow - 2018
India Inclusion Fellow
2018
DFSI-Down-Syndrome-Federation-of-India-Excellence-Award
Exemplary work for Down Syndome Awardee
2018
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