A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Avinish Chaturvedi, advancing dignified aging through programs that honor caregivers, support healthy longevity, and bridge clinical excellence with community impact.
• The New York Times • United Nations
• World Health Organization • US NIH/CDC Partner
In 2008, Anand Chaturvedi’s brother Avinish—27 years old, completing his Ph.D.—died of lung cancer just 18 days after diagnosis. From that tragedy came a mission: to help others live longer, healthier lives.
What began as a single diabetes clinic in Udaipur—funded with their own money, featured in The New York Times—has grown into programs spanning two continents.
Source: The New York Times, 2012 • Project SHADOW, 2014
Deerghayu Foundation advances dignified aging through complementary programs in the United States and India. Together, these initiatives honor caregivers, deliver clinical excellence, and bring longevity caring to the people who need it most.
Annual recognition celebrating excellence in long‑term care—honoring caregivers, nurses, and staff who deliver truly exceptional care.
Sponsored by CareBravo – Launching 2026
Free online community and training hub for professional caregivers, offering peer support, skill-building, and career resources.
Always free. Always for caregivers.
Specialized geriatric metabolic health clinic delivering evidence‑based diabetes care with a 90% improvement rate among patients who follow our protocols.
Udaipur, Rajasthan – Opened 2010
H.E.L.P. school education, health‑coach training, and door‑to‑door screening initiatives bringing early detection and prevention to rural communities.
Reaching 36+ villages across Rajasthan
We extend vitality, not prevent decline.
Technology enables care people deliver it.
Physical, cognitive, social, spiritual wellbeing.
Every aging person deserves to be seen and valued.
Those who provide care deserve care themselves.
One family’s tragedy became a worldwide mission. Anand and Dr. Garima Chaturvedi’s leadership has delivered clinical excellence, international recognition, and caregiver empowerment—fulfilling Avinish’s legacy through programs spanning two continents.
Co-Founder
Featured in The New York Times. Represented India at the UN. Pioneer of Autonomous Caring and Ambient Caring. Based in Switzerland.
Co-Founder • Clinical Director • Global Program Director
Founding Medical Director. Led Project SHADOW—15,000 women screened. Johns Hopkins trained. American College of Physicians Award recipient.
Dr. Garima Chaturvedi’s hands-on leadership drives Deerghayu Foundation’s India programs—from pioneering the Udaipur clinic to leading Project SHADOW’s 15,000-woman screening across 36 villages.
SUPPORTED BY ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO DIGNIFIED AGING
Deerghayu Foundation provides diabetes care in Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) and caregiver recognition programs in USA. Our mission: dignified aging through Autonomous Caring and Ambient Caring frameworks.
Primary clinic: Deerghayu Advanced Diabetes Clinic, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. USA programs operate through CareBravo in Atlanta and Zurich.
Co-founders Anand Chaturvedi (strategic leadership, Switzerland/USA) and Dr. Garima Chaturvedi MD (clinical director, Johns Hopkins trained, Udaipur-based).
Launching 2026: Annual US award celebrating excellence in long-term care across 3 categories—Direct Care, Clinical Leadership, Care Operations. Sponsored by CareBravo.
Health Education Learning Programme teaching Rajasthan school children (10-14yo) diabetes prevention through classroom education and community health camps.
Screened 15,000 rural/tribal women across 36 Rajasthan villages for hypertension, diabetes, obesity. Hindustan Zinc community partnership.
Autonomous Caring: Distributed care teams with professional agency.
Ambient Caring: Invisible tech anticipating needs without replacing humans.
दीर्घायु | DEERGHAYU FOUNDATION
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Avinish Chaturvedi.
USA: 121 Perimeter Centre West, Atlanta, GA 30346
India: 7, Technocrat Society, Bedla Road, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
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