About us
Empower Adolescents, Transform Generations.
Why Focus on Adolescents and Young Individuals?
Adolescence and early adulthood are periods of rapid physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. These years are often accompanied by curiosity, experimentation, identity formation, and growing responsibilities. However, they are also marked by confusion, peer pressure, mental health vulnerabilities, academic and career uncertainties, and strained relationships.
Unfortunately, our current education and parenting systems often leave significant gaps when it comes to preparing young people for real-life challenges. This is the gap UVA AHEAD seeks to fill.
Our Vision
A world where every Adolescent and Young individual is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed to thrive - physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
Our Mission
To foster the holistic development of Adolescents and Young individuals by offering evidence-based, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and engaging programs that:
- Promote physical and emotional well-being.
- Build life skills and leadership capacities.
- Enhance career awareness and preparedness.
- Support positive family dynamics and parenting.
- Encourage responsible citizenship and social contribution.
Our Team
DR. PRABHUDAS K.
Founder, UVA AHEAD
Dr Prabhudas is Author, Medico-turned Public Health and Development Professional, Coach, Trainer and Mentor, over 30 years of comprehensive experience in Public Health and Development, and over 15 years of experience in Adolescent, School Health and Wellness Programs, working with Global and International organizations, proven expertise in developing strategic initiatives, leading trainings as a Master Trainer and implementing robust Public Health intervention by providing techno-managerial support to the government departments of Health, ICDS and Education. He has successfully rolled out flagship programs, enhanced the capacity of service providers through innovative approaches, has gained insights by extensively contributing in the field of Learning and Development.
Dr Prabhudas is a postgraduate in General Management and Public Health, with the graduations in Medicine and Psychology, in his tenure so far, he has been associated with the organizations viz. UNICEF, UNFPA, CARE India, CINI, and Piramal Foundation and has contributed across multiple states in India.
Dr Prabhudas is a certified Coach, Trainer and Mentor, provided trainings in the social and corporate sector to the Program leaders, Managers, Doctors, Counsellors, Faculty, Teachers, Supervisors, Frontline workers, Graduate Students, Adolescents and Parents on various thematic areas of Health, Nutrition, Physical & Mental wellbeing, Counselling, School Health, Life Skills, Soft & Employable Skills, Personality Enhancement, Positive Teen Parenting, and Career Perspectives etc.
Dr Prabhudas thrives and advocates multipronged approaches for the comprehensive and holistic development of Adolescents and Young, that comprises 1) their wellbeing (Physical and Mental), 2) empowered with Life skills, 3) choosing suitable career path based on one’s own personality, interests & abilities, and 4) nurtured with positive teen parenting.
Dr Prabhudas has been associated with Synergy School for Business Skills (a collaboration of CADD centre and Indian Academy of Training & Development) and is a member of Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE). He has contributed as panellist and speaker at multiple platforms on the topics related to Adolescents, School Health & Wellbeing, approaches for comprehensive and holistic development etc. he has shared his insights recently at the 10th International Conference on Life Skills Education 2025, on Life Skillsintegrated Adolescent Reproductive & Sexual Health (ARSH) Education.
Armed with unique communication and interpersonal skills he connects with the people and guides with his wisdom to ‘Help themselves’.
Ms. VIJAYARANI A.
Co-Founder, UVA AHEAD
Ms. Vijayarani is Entrepreneur, Counselling Psychologist, and Public Health Professional, over 10 years of experience in Public Health and Counselling, she has successfully trained, counselled and supported thousands of clients.
Ms. Vijayarani is a postgraduate in Counselling Psychology, Human Resource Management and Public Health.
Armed with sound managerial and communication skills she would be leading the initiatives and operations of comprehensive and holistic development of Adolescents and Young.