Born with a rare condition, Nisha’s story has been one filled with challenges and triumphs
Bengaluru:
Nisha Lobo is an alumnus of TRIO, whose story is a source of inspiration. She attended TRIO from 2009 to 2018. (Grade 3 to Grade 12). Nisha was born with Ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder. Her story has been one filled with challenges posed by her condition, from an early age, ones she has courageously faced and overcome.
Her parents Aloma and David Lobo, and her five siblings have provided her with a loving home environment. She enrolled as a student of the 2009 batch of TRIO. She thrived among her peers, in TRIO’s inclusive learning environment, with the help of her incredibly supportive family, and teachers. She has spoken publicly about her life in an inspiring TEDx talk “Respond: Don’t React” at TEDxBESC.
She appeared in the well-known television show, Satyameva Jayate, hosted by Aamir Khan. She was part of a popular Vicks ad-film by Proctor & Gamble, as part of their #TouchofCare campaign.
Nisha graduated from TRIO after successfully completing her A levels.
