Recognition & Media

Our work recognized by world’s leading health organizations and featured in major media.

International Recognition

United Nations
United Nations — 2011

UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases

Deerghayu Foundation was invited to represent India—the sole Indian representative in the field of education for prevention and management of cardio-metabolic diseases.

Founder Anand Chaturvedi presented survey findings from seven districts of Rajasthan.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization — c. 2012

NCD Conclave — India

The World Health Organization invited Deerghayu Foundation to participate in its Non-Communicable Disease Conclave in India, recognizing the Foundation’s innovative approach to diabetes education and prevention.

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US National Diabetes Education Program — 2011

Only Indian NGO Partner

Deerghayu Foundation became the only Indian non-governmental organization to partner with the National Diabetes Education Program, a joint initiative of the US National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This partnership provided access to evidence-based educational frameworks that shaped the Foundation's community programs.
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"Two Jobs, but Half a World Apart"

Only Indian NGO Partner

Deerghayu Foundation became the only Indian non-governmental organization to partner with the National Diabetes Education Program, a joint initiative of the US National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 9, 2012 • By Perry Garfinkel

Recognition Timeline

2010

Deerghayu Foundation established

2011

UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs — sole Indian representative

2011

US NDEP Partnership — only Indian NGO partner

2012

The New York Times feature published

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WHO NCD Conclave invitation — India

2014

Project SHADOW — 15,000 women screened across 36 villages

udiapur times

Udaipur Times

Deerghayu Foundation’s grassroots impact captured by local media—from UN representation to community health campaigns. Dr. Garima’s diabetes prevention lectures, Hindustan Zinc partnerships, and Project SHADOW launch featured prominently.

Udaipur NGO represents India at UN

Deerghayu represented India at UN NCD meeting. Anand presented Rajasthan surveys to world leaders.

Rotary Meera Health Workshop

Personality Wave workshop for parents organized with Deerghayu expertise.

Deerghayu launches SHADOW study

Hypertension, diabetes & obesity study launched among Udaipur women.

15K Rural Sakhis Campaign

Hindustan Zinc’s Sakhi campaign with Deerghayu serves 15K tribal women.