Global Impact
Starting from India, reaching families globally. Because epilepsy doesn't respect borders — and neither does compassion.
The Scale of Epilepsy
Understanding the global scope helps us understand why community and awareness are so critical.
50 Million+
people worldwide live with epilepsy
80%
of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries
75%
in developing nations receive no treatment — the 'treatment gap'
10–12 Million
estimated cases in India alone
3x Higher
risk of premature death for those with epilepsy vs. general population
Stigma
remains the #1 barrier to diagnosis and treatment globally
Stigma: The Hidden Barrier
Across cultures — in India, Africa, Latin America, and beyond — epilepsy carries stigma that prevents families from seeking help, children from attending school, and adults from living fully.
In many societies, epilepsy is still falsely attributed to spirit possession, bad karma, or contagion. These beliefs delay treatment by years — sometimes decades.
PGF's awareness mission targets stigma directly — through community education, media, and school sensitization programs that replace fear with facts.
Our Reach
PGF is growing — one family, one city, one country at a time.
India
ActiveHQ in Chennai; parent communities across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and beyond.
South Asia
GrowingConnecting with epilepsy families in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Indian Diaspora
EmergingReaching Indian families in the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, and Australia.
Global Network
VisionBuilding partnerships with epilepsy NGOs worldwide to amplify collective impact.
Be Part of the Global Movement
Whether you're in Chennai or Chicago, Mumbai or Melbourne — if you care about epilepsy families, you belong in the Purple Guardians community.
Join the Movement