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NOWPDP (Network of Organisations Working for People with Disabilities, Pakistan) aims to make a significant difference to the quality of life and welfare of persons with disabilities by the provision of strategic support augmenting the functioning of organizations working for, and with, such persons across Pakistan.
As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of His Highness
the Aga Khan, the Aga Khan Council for Pakistan in partnership with Aga
Khan Foundation has planned a major project to bring about positive changes in
the social attitude towards persons with disabilities and pave the way for an
equal and inclusive world. The Social Welfare Committee of the Government of
Pakistan has provided expert support. One of the components of this programme
aims to create a Network to work as a platform for advocacy and to support all
organisations and entities which work for and with people with disabilities.
This vision being to work towards creating a inclusive,
barrier free and rights based society in Pakistan where all persons with
disabilities are mainstreamed. The proposed Network shall be non-political,
non-denominational with high standards of governance and accountability.