A disability inclusion organisation since 2008

NOWPDP works to build an inclusive society where persons with disabilities have equal access to opportunities, rights and participation.

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NOWPDP team and community during its journey of disability inclusion — Inclusion to independence Creating pathways to greater independence, dignity and self-reliance.

2008 Our journey began

Our purpose

Who we are

Through our work across identity, welfare, education, skills development, employment, accessibility and economic empowerment, we create pathways that enable persons with disabilities to achieve greater independence, dignity and self-reliance.

Every year, a new chapter

Our Journey

From our beginning in 2008 to a growing movement for disability inclusion, explore the people, partnerships and milestones that shaped NOWPDP.

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2008
Chapter 01
Founded to lead the disability inclusion movement in Pakistan.
2009
Chapter 02
Registered 183 disability organizations to strengthen rights based advocacy.
2010
Chapter 03
Introduced Inclusive Education in Gilgit-Baltistan with Aga Khan Foundation & AUSAID.
2011
Chapter 04
Launched Shanakht One-Window SCNIC Camps across Sindh for identity access.
2012
Chapter 05
Started The Rickshaw Project, creating accessible livelihood opportunities.
2013
Chapter 06
Partnered with Engro Corporation to launch Yaqeen (Rozgar) employment program.
2014
Chapter 07
Opened the first fully accessible office in Saddar.
2015
Chapter 08
Advanced inclusion through strategic programmatic restructuring.

Launched Entrepreneur for Change, a therapeutic art initiative empowering children with disabilities.
2016
Chapter 09
Expanded vocational training through Dastoor (Hunar) program.
2017
Chapter 10
Introduced the Accessible Cycle Project for improved mobility.
2018
Chapter 11
Won Zero Project Award for Accessibility.

Published Moving from the Margins with The Economist & British Council.
2019
Chapter 12
Established Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) in Sujawal via public-private partnership.

Partnered with K-Electric to provide employment opportunities.
2020
Chapter 13
Expanded operations to Rawalpindi.

Inaugurated the Inclusion Academy in Karachi.
2021
Chapter 14
Collaborated with the State Bank of Pakistan on inclusive banking policy.

Launched Rehnuma Resource Centre.
2022
Chapter 15
Created Centre of Excellence for Financial Inclusion (CEFI) with HBL in Karachi.
2023
Chapter 16
Opened Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) in Hyderabad.
2024
Chapter 17
Expanded NOWPDP Marakiz to Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Badin, Larkana & Tharparkar.

Led national Shanakht Sab Kay Liye campaign for S-CNICs.

Launched 111-NOWPDP Helpline.

Expanded Centre of Excellence for Financial Inclusion (CEFI) in Islamabad & Lahore.
2025
Chapter 18
Organized NOWRally, the first ever F1-inspired retrofitted rickshaw race.

Won Zero Project Award for Inclusive Practices.

Secured Bronze at the Global Influencer Marketing Awards.

Partnered with Govt. of Sindh on Inclusive Education Policy.

Opened Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) in Korangi & Thatta.

Perspective and counsel

Our Board of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors bolster our mission of transforming lives of persons with disabilities. These seasoned professionals bring in different perspectives and help further our cause.

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FAHD KAMAL CHINOY

CEO, PAKISTAN CABLES

ZAIN MUKATY

CEO, ONCOGEN PHARMA

SADIA DADA

CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, K-ELECTRIC

FAIZAN GHORI

DIRECTOR, MATCO FOODS

FARHAT RASHEED

DIRECTOR, DALDA FOODS & WESTBURY GROUP OF COMPANIES

MISBAH NAQVI

CO-FOUNDER & GENERAL PARTNER, I2I VENTURES

SARA TAHER KHAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FM91

SALMAN NAVEED KHAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PAK ALLIANCE FOR MATHS & SCIENCE (PAMS)

Guidance and stewardship

Our Executive Committee

Under the guidance and steering of NOWPDP's Executive Committee, our mission for a more inclusive society has solidified from giving an identity to persons with disabilities to making them contributing members of society.