Our Journey
Milestones on the road to dignity and independence — since 2013
What began as the shared concern of a few parents has grown into a thriving centre changing lives every day. Here are some of the moments that have shaped Nav Prabhuthi Trust.
- 2013
Vocational Unit Begins
Nav Prabhuthi Trust starts its vocational unit, laying the foundation for structured skills training for young adults with autism.
- 2014
Tharangini Studios Collaboration
Training begins in collaboration with Tharangini Studios, followed by our first printing project for AMBA — the Susie skirt.
- 2016
New Home in Basaveshwaranagar
The centre shifts to Basaveshwaranagar, giving trainees a dedicated space to grow their vocational skills.
- 2017
India Inclusion Summit & MESH
NPT participates in the India Inclusion Summit 2017, and begins a collaboration with MESH to widen its reach and impact.
- 2018
Discharge Printing & GAC Conference
The Inner Wheel team walks the ramp at the GAC Conference in a saree printed by our trainees, the same year NPT designs a new discharge-printing technique.
- 2019
Reaching the Community
NPT raises awareness at the Big Bazaar event and hosts its first open house, showcasing NPT products to the community.
- 2021
Sanitiser Bag Distribution
With support from Rotary Bangalore West, NPT trainees produce and distribute 1,000 sanitiser bags during the pandemic.
- 2022
Glorifarm Botanicals Partnership
A two-year collaboration begins with Glorifarm Botanicals, marked by a team visit to the centre.
- 2023
Metta Muse & AWAKE Programme
NPT delivers 1,500 customised pouches for the Metta Muse project, while the AWAKE entrepreneurship programme empowers mothers of our trainees.
- 2024
LURU Magazine Project
NPT's work is featured through the LURU magazine project, sharing our trainees' journeys with a wider audience.
- Today
Celebrating Our Trainees
Annual Day celebrations showcase our trainees' handmade products and talents to community leaders and donors — a cherished highlight of life at the centre.
- Ahead
Looking Forward
We continue to expand our vocational programmes and corporate partnerships to reach more young adults with autism on their path to independence.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
Volunteer, share a skill, or support our work — every contribution helps a young adult move closer to independence.