Who We Are
The Purple Bench Initiative is a patient-led nonprofit creating epilepsy-safe spaces through awareness, support, and advocacy. We work to ensure people living with epilepsy are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion—at school, at home, at work and in society.
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At the PURPLE BENCH INITIATIVE, we are driven by a single goal: To empower, making a difference through awareness. We champion inclusivity and productivity of people living with epilepsy as well as their care givers, that they are then able to achieve their full potential and be relevant contributors to our society.
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To this end we disseminate information about epilepsy and provide a support system for individuals, families, communities and institutions.
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What We Do
Making A Difference
Awareness & Education
We drive public conversations on epilepsy through storytelling, media engagement, and community outreach.
Livelihood & Social Support
We offer mentorship, counselling, and training opportunities that empower PLWE and their caregivers to live fuller, independent lives.
Advocacy & Research
We engage policymakers and health systems to shape epilepsy-friendly policies and push for better access to care and medication.
Institutional Strengthening
We build sustainable systems and partnerships to ensure long-term impact and inclusivity.
Our Projects
Creating an environment where PLWE can thrive
AWARENESS
Support for care givers for better management of PLWE
CARE GIVER PROGRAM
Encouraging communities to take care of PLWE
SUPPORT GROUPS
Vision
A society where people living with epilepsy live a dignified, meaningful and highly impactful life.​
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Mission
Together with people affected by epilepsy, create epilepsy awareness to fight stigma and discrimination, to enhance their inclusion and active participation in decisions affecting all aspects of their lives; ensuring a meaningful and highly productive life. ​
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“A life lived in fear is a life half lived ”
Baz Luhrmann
Our Partners
