Abhijit Sinha

Abhijit Sinha-Image

Abhijit Sinha is the founder and CEO at Project DEFY. Learning through consistent experimentation and failures, he pioneered the concept of ‘Nooks’, which are alternative learning spaces meant to empower communities to design education for themselves. Through his work, he aims to create a more just reality for education, away from the current "factory" model. He is part of numerous global social impact fellowships and is an alumnus of the Vellore Institute of Technology, where he studied computer science.


Areas of expertise

Programme design, community learning, social innovation, nonprofit management


Articles by Abhijit Sinha


an abstract apple tree illustration--innovation

February 9, 2024
A guide to innovation for nonprofits
As nonprofits grow, innovation tends to take a backseat. Here's how they can foster a culture of experimentation in their work.
Load More