Freya Prajapati

ADIS'28
Aspiring Medicine Enthusiast
Co-founder, Aiding Colours
Kathak Visharad
National Rank 1, Folk Dance

"Where Science Meets Purpose..."

I'm Freya Prajapati, a student at Adani International School with a strong interest in medicine, research, and healthcare innovation. I enjoy exploring how scientific ideas can translate into practical solutions that improve patient care and accessibility.

As Co-founder of the Aiding Colours initiative, I work on screening and awareness for colour vision deficiency, helping students and families better understand its academic and career implications.

Through research, innovation, and community engagement, I aim to contribute to more inclusive and patient-centered healthcare in the future.

Freya Prajapati
Research Portfolio

Research & Publications

Exploring innovative solutions in healthcare through rigorous research and collaboration

IJHSR Publication Peer Reviewed

Color Blindness Awareness Survey Research and Data Analysis

Surveyed 482 students, teachers, and parents to assess CVD awareness.
Applied statistics, logistic regression, and decision tree classifiers.
Published in International Journal of High School Research.
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Participants
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100th IMA National Conference Only High School Presenter

Smart Medical Identity Card for Emergency Decision-Making

Developing a portable medical identity system using QR/NFC technology that allows doctors to instantly access a patient's critical health information during emergencies and when patients cannot communicate.

Presented at the 100th Indian Medical Association National Conference at Ahmedabad.

IMA Conference Presentation Research Work Project Demo
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Student-Led Initiative

Aiding Colours

A Mission for Colour Blindness Awareness, Screening & Support

About the Initiative

AIDING COLOURS is a student-led initiative focused on identifying and supporting children with Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD), commonly known as colour blindness—an often-overlooked condition that affects academic performance, confidence, and career pathways.

Aiding Colours Initiative

Our Impact

10,600+

Students Screened

30

Schools Covered

4

Districts in Gujarat

131

CVD Cases Identified

5,000+

Brochures Distributed

Ishihara

Test Used

Why Colour Blindness Matters

Colour blindness is often invisible—but its impact is real:

Difficulty with colour-based learning (charts, maps, diagrams)
Challenges in subjects like science, geography, and art
Misunderstood as lack of ability rather than a vision condition
Long-term impact on career choices and confidence

Early detection empowers better learning, adaptation, and informed decisions.

What We Do

1

Screening & Identification

We conduct school-based screenings using standardised tools to detect CVD early.

2

Confirmatory Evaluation

Students identified are referred to ophthalmologists for detailed diagnosis and guidance.

3

Awareness & Education

We conduct sessions for students, teachers, and parents.

4

Inclusive Solutions

We work with schools to adapt teaching methods, reduce reliance on colour-based learning, and create supportive classroom environments.

GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION

Government Pilot & Policy Impact

We have successfully initiated a government-supported pilot project for CVD screening in schools across two districts in Gujarat.

System-level Recognition

State-wide Scale-up

National Implementation

This marks a shift from awareness to policy-driven change.

Government Collaboration

Wider Screening Coverage

  • Expand across districts, states, and nationally
  • Collaborate with schools, NGOs, and healthcare networks

Teacher Training & Inclusion

  • Train educators to support CVD students
  • Non-colour-based teaching methods
  • Inclusive learning materials & adapted assessments

Policy Integration

  • Inclusion in Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
  • Alignment with NEP 2020 (Inclusive Education)
  • Mandatory screening at school level

Awareness & Outreach

School workshops and community sessions
Social media campaigns
Easy-to-understand guides for students, parents & teachers

Research & Data Impact

Ongoing data collection on prevalence of CVD
Analysis of academic and psychological impact
Publish findings to influence public health policy

Our Commitment

No child should be misunderstood or left behind due to something they cannot see. We are committed to building an inclusive education system where every child is supported, understood, and empowered.

Join us in creating a future where every child sees opportunity clearly.

Get Involved

We welcome collaboration with:

Schools & Educators

Parents

Healthcare Professionals

Policy Makers

Aiding Colours Gallery

Aiding Colours Screening Campaign Awareness
Making an Impact

Leadership & Social Impact

Making a difference through community engagement and healthcare initiatives

Aiding Colours

Co-founder & Project Leader

Co-founded and led India's first large-scale school-based colour blindness screening campaign in collaboration with Shivani Bhatt Charitable Foundation, Anand.

10,600+

Students Screened

31

Schools Covered

131

CVD Cases Identified

5,000+

Brochures Distributed

Innovation

Developed labelled colour pencils to help color-blind students identify colours during art classes.

Aiding Colours Screening Campaign

Healing Tails

Volunteer

Provide basic first aid and care to injured and stray animals, including dogs, rabbits, and birds.

Feeding and care of rescued animals
Assisting with treatment and recovery
Supporting animal welfare awareness
Animal Helpline
Pre-College Programs

Internships & Pre-College Experiences

Hands-on learning experiences in medicine and healthcare

Medical School Intensive

Johns Hopkins University

July 2025 | 2 Weeks | Credit 1
Exposure to core medical sciences through lectures, labs, and clinical simulations.
Studied respiratory, circulatory systems, wound healing, endocrine system, and immunology.
Hands-on activities including fetal pig dissection and suturing practice.
Trained in Stop the Bleed, vascular access, and blood typing procedures.
Johns Hopkins Medical Training Lab Work Clinical Certificate

Veterinary Medicine - NSLC

Virginia Tech, USA

June 2025 | 9 Days Residential

Attended multiple lectures covering toxicology, therapy dogs, zoo medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacology, careers in veterinary medicine, and leadership sessions. Participated in labs and clinical activities like dissecting a cow eye, sheep heart and a fetal pig, suturing, clinical diagnosis simulation.

Virginia Tech Vet Medicine Lab Work Certificate
CPR Training
February 2024

CPR - COLS Training

Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad

Completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training under the Community-Oriented Life Support (COLS) program. Through hands-on training, developed essential life-saving skills.

CPR Techniques Emergency Response Patient Assessment
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Celebrating achievements in academics, sports, and performing arts

Folk Dance Performance Award
National Rank 1

Indian Folk Dance

First Prize in Folk Dance (National Level) Competition at the 69th All India Artists Association (AIAA), Shimla in June 2024.

Best Speaker Award

Best Speaker Award

Awarded for Best Speaker in the International Seminar, "Voices of Justice: Exploring Human Rights Today" - 2024.

Notable Award

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest 2025

Received a Notable Award in 'Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside!' in the Performing Arts Category for her Kathak Performance.

Emerging Scholar

Emerging Scholar Title

Awarded for Emerging Scholar Title in the International Seminar, "Mindful Minds in a Digital World" - 2025.

Passions & Interests

Beyond Academics

Sports, arts, and extracurricular pursuits that define who I am

Table Tennis

District First - Khel Mahakumbh (2024, 2025)
District First - SGFI National School Games (2025)
Selected for TTFI National Ranking, Bangalore
Table Tennis Championship Award

Indian Classical Dance (Kathak)

Kathak Visharad

Kathak Visharad Purna degree (Distinction) in Kathak (Indian Classical Dance) by Mahagujarat Gandharv Sangeet Samiti, Surat, in February 2025.

Kathak

Harvard Sustainability Impact Summit (HSIS)

Flame University, Pune

Selected among the top 6 teams, working on "The Paradox of Urban Development and Informal Settlements in Ahmedabad" under SDG 11.

HSIS Summit

Creative Interests

Canvas Painting
Canvas Painting Painting
Crochet
Crochet Crochet Work
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Let's connect and discuss opportunities for collaboration.