ABOUT US
DIABETES INDIA YOUTH IN ACTION
Founded in 2017 by an enthusiastic group of Type 1 diabetics in Delhi, Diabetes India Youth in Action (DIYA) is a non for profit organization that aims to de-stigmatize and raise awareness about Diabetes. DIYA offers different ways to create a sense of community among individuals with Type 1 and their families. It not only provides education and recreation within a giant supportive network of over 1000 people across the country, but also empowers the diabetics to understand and take control of their diagnosis. DIYA’s advocacy efforts are committed to bring T1 diabetics together to share honest and raw snapshots of dealing with “highs” and “lows” of their diabetic life.
ABOUT US
DIABETES INDIA YOUTH IN ACTION
Founded in 2017 by an enthusiastic group of Type 1 diabetics in Delhi, Diabetes India Youth in Action (DIYA) is a non for profit organization that aims to de-stigmatize and raise awareness about Diabetes. DIYA offers different ways to create a sense of community among individuals with Type 1 and their families. It not only provides education and recreation within a giant supportive network of over 1000 people across the country, but also empowers the diabetics to understand and take control of their diagnosis. DIYA’s advocacy efforts are committed to bring T1 diabetics together to share honest and raw snapshots of dealing with “highs” and “lows” of their diabetic life.
OUR MISSION
DIYA exists with a mission to enhance the lives of people living with Type 1 diabetes in India. It seeks to realize its mission through education, support, collaboration, and advocacy. Our efforts include supporting research on Type 1 diabetes, raising awareness, exchanging information, overcoming discrimination – all through community building.
Key Pillars and focus Areas :
Advocacy – working with doctors , government , research agencies & international organizations for bringing policy level changes benefiting diabetics
Awareness – conducting various educational campaigns and programs for spreading awareness about Diabetes and related issues.
Patient Engagement – engaging diabetics across all levels through various events, workshops & social media initiatives
OUR MISSION
DIYA exists with a mission to enhance the lives of people living with Type 1 diabetes in India. It seeks to realize its mission through education, support, collaboration, and advocacy. Our efforts include supporting research on Type 1 diabetes, raising awareness, exchanging information, overcoming discrimination – all through community building.
Key Pillars and focus Areas :
Advocacy – working with doctors , government , research agencies & international organizations for bringing policy level changes benefiting diabetics
Awareness – conducting various educational campaigns and programs for spreading awareness about Diabetes and related issues.
Patient Engagement – engaging diabetics across all levels through various events, workshops & social media initiatives
Events
We host a number of fun and exciting events throughout the year -- from foodie events and galas to walkathons and more! Funds raised at our events are used to support people living with Type 1 diabetes lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Please support our efforts by attending these special events, or even better, get involved! Join an event committee, help get sponsorships, invite your friends to join you -- there are so many ways to help!
You can help turn Type One into Type None
Ways To Give
Your generosity supports groundbreaking science around the globe. Every rupee helps this work continue
Fundraising
You can change lives and raise hope by joining Diya events or starting a fundraising campaign.
Advocacy
Your words carry when you speak with one voice for government support of T1D research and therapies
ASSOCIATED PARTNERS/COLLABORATOR
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Contact Us
About Us
DIYA is a group of dedicated volunteers
who all are passionate about bringing people
with type 1 diabetes together to share what
we deal with every day and to learn from each
other on this journey together. Diabetes can
be hard and debilitating but we believe together
at DIYA we can enlighten not just our own life
but life of every T1D we come across.