Network of Organizations Working with People with Disabilities, Pakistan (NOWPDP) was founded with the vision to promote the creation of an inclusive society which values and upholds the rights of people with disabilities. It aims to provide a common platform for all disability organizations in Pakistan to come together and bring about an impactful change. NOWPDP has been working towards the achievement of its vision since its launch on 9 May 2008. Leading philanthropist Amin Hashwani serves as its President, while Omair Ahmad is the Director of NOWPDP.
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heARTwork
This project empowers people with disabilities through the promotion of their craftsmanship , thereby making them valued members of society. This project helps people with disabilities to learn two major skill set including handmade recycled paper-making and patchwork.
Rickshaw Project
For advocacy and to generate employment opportunities amongst people with disabilities, NOWPDP has established a user-friendly, rickshaw-to-your-doorstep called as The Rickshaw Project, which is run entirely by PWDs. Customers can book the rickshaw online or can call the customer services centre to place an order, and a rickshaw will pick them up from their desired location. Not only the rickshaws are driven by trained PWDs, but it also follows a standardized billing system.