OUR STORY
In 2011, a shared belief brought together like-minded friends from diverse educational backgrounds: that collective action could make society better, fairer and more compassionate. That belief gave birth to Prabhaav.
Fifteen years later, our commitment continues to translate purpose into measurable impact:
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Road Safety: 2,92,000 lives reached
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Health: 14,46,800 lives touched
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Skill Development: 30,600 individuals reached
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Environment: 2,30,000 people reached
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Artist Support: 26,750 artists supported
Behind these numbers lie stories of safer communities, improved wellbeing, enhanced livelihoods and renewed opportunities.
We are grateful to our corporate partners whose trust and collaboration have helped transform shared aspirations into meaningful CSR initiatives.
We believe lasting development thrives on education, empowerment and active community participation. At the heart of our philosophy is a simple truth: coexistence builds stronger ecosystems.
As we move forward, Prabhaav remains committed to nurturing inclusive progress, strengthening communities and creating a legacy of meaningful, lasting change
Vandana Lakhanpal
Co-founder & President
Guided by the belief that “Karma Paramo Dharma” - selfless action is the highest duty — Vandana Lakhanpal brings purpose, creativity, and compassion to her work at Prabhaav Foundation.
As Co-Founder and President, she provides the vision and leadership that shape the Foundation’s social impact journey.
An artist at heart, Vandana combines creative thinking with a deep understanding of people and communities, enabling her to approach social challenges with empathy and innovation. Her strength lies in transforming ideas into purposeful initiatives that create dignity, opportunity, and sustainable change. She believes meaningful transformation begins with action and is strengthened when people come together with a shared sense of responsibility.
Working closely with the Foundation team, she provides the direction and inspiration that enables each member to contribute their individual strengths towards a common purpose.
Parul Kumar
Co-founder
Parul Kumar brings strategic thinking, strong communication, and an ability to build meaningful relationships to her role as Co-Founder of Prabhaav Foundation. She believes that sustainable change begins by recognizing the potential within individuals and creating opportunities for them to become agents of change themselves.
With a strong organizational and partnership-building approach, Parul contributes to developing collaborations and initiatives that translate the Foundation’s vision into purposeful action. Her resilience, clarity, and people-centric approach enable her to navigate challenges while keeping long-term impact at the centre of decision-making.
As a member of the CSO Committee, NITI Aayog, and a recipient of several prestigious awards, she brings valuable perspective and credibility to the Foundation’s work. Working in close partnership with the leadership team,
Parul complements vision with strategy, helping build initiatives that are structured, collaborative, and sustainable.
Ritu Suneja
Secretary
Ritu Suneja is a vital force behind the effective functioning and holistic development of Prabhaav Foundation. As Secretary, she brings resilience, empathy, and a practical, solution-oriented approach to the team. Her strength lies in understanding people, identifying their needs, and translating that understanding into meaningful action. Deeply committed to community welfare,
Ritu approaches every initiative with warmth and sincerity, ensuring that the human element remains central to the Foundation’s work. Her dedication extends to the welfare of animals, reflecting her broader belief that compassion should embrace every form of life.
With her ability to coordinate, connect, and follow through,
she helps strengthen the implementation of the Foundation’s initiatives and supports the team in turning ideas into action.
Her people-focused approach complements the strategic and creative strengths of her colleagues, contributing to a cohesive team working towards sustainable and meaningful social impact.
Snigdha Anand
Treasurer
Snigdha Anand brings together professional expertise, integrity, empathy, & a strong commitment to social responsibility in her role as Treasurer of Prabhaav Foundation.
A lawyer and certified POSH trainer, she also represents NGOs on Internal Committees across organizations and works closely with the Women and Child Development ecosystem to promote safer, more inclusive environments. Her strength lies in combining structured thinking and professional knowledge with a genuinely caring approach to people and communities.
Snigdha is particularly passionate about enabling individuals —especially women — to become confident, independent, and self-reliant. Through community development initiatives, she contributes both expertise and sensitivity, helping ensure that programmes are responsible, inclusive, and impactful.
Her legal and governance perspective complements the Foundation’s leadership, strategic, and implementation capabilities, strengthening the collective ability of the team to create sustainable social change with accountability and compassion.
OUR TEAM
TESTIMONIALS
Ms. Jayanti
"Finally I can send my children to school"
Location: Chandigarh
With us since 27 October 2012