Journey Of Hope
Year 2008 to 2012
Began our journey as Network of Organizations Working for people with disabilities Pakistan
NOWPDP launched inclusive education in Gilgit Baltistan in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation and AUSAID
NOWPDP launched The Rickshaw Project with the provision of entreprenurial opportunities for persons with disabilities
NOWPDP launched Shanakht by conducting SCNIC Camps across Sindh
“In the year 2008, a shining beacon of hope emerged, known as NOWPDP, illuminating the path for persons with disabilities. Like a gentle breeze carrying whispers of change, they embarked on a remarkable journey, seeking to empower those who had long been overlooked. The mission was to weave a tapestry of opportunities. With tender hearts and unwavering determination, they set out to create a world where disabilities would no longer be barriers but mere threads in the vibrant fabric of diversity.”
Year 2013 to 2018
NOWPDP won the Zero Project Award for Innovative Practices in Workplace Accessibility
Unilever collaborated with NOWPDP to become equal opportunity employer
NOWPDP built an accessible office in Saddar
The Entrepreneurial Development Center launched as a sequel to the Khudmukhtar project on self-employment of persons with disabilities
NOWPDP launched Yaqeen with its first Engro Corp partnership
NOWPDP recieved an accolade for contributing to TVET’s work under the GIZ grant
“The team poured their energy into empowering persons with disabilities, kindling within them a fire of self-belief and resilience. They painted a world where differences were celebrated, where every individual, regardless of their disability, could soar to their highest potential.”
Year 2019 to 2023
State Bank of Pakistan launch of Financial Inclusion policy
First ever Tuk Tuk March to support drivers with disabilities in reclaiming public spaces
Samina Alvi visited NOWPDP
15th Birthday celebration of the organisation
Launched Center of Excellence for Financial Inclusion
The first Center of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) opened in Sujawal, Sindh, named Moriro Markaz
Launched Hyderabad office
Launch of Rawalpindi Office
“With each step forward, NOWPDP etched a legacy of compassion and inclusion, their impact reverberating through the lives they touched. They left an imprint on the hearts of those they empowered, turning dreams into reality and illuminating the path toward a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.”