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My time at NOWPDP proved that inclusion drives growth and purpose. I joined in July 2023 as Assistant Programs Specialist for Visual Disability in Hunar, training individuals while drawing on my own experience to demonstrate skill-building's transformative power. In July 2024, I moved to Rozgar as Associate Empowerment, handling business development, client relations, sensitization trainings, and talent sourcing across all disability categories while strengthening corporate partnerships and workplace inclusion.

These roles sharpened my communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities while exposing the employment barriers persons with disabilities face. NOWPDP's purposeful environment also enabled me to pursue civil service—with the focus and discipline developed there, I cleared the CSS examination and qualified for Pakistan's Foreign Services as Sindh's first visually-impaired candidate. My journey is a reflection of how opportunity unlocks full potential.

At NOWPDP, I learned that empowerment transforms both how you see yourself and how the world sees you. After an accident left me with a physical disability, every day was a struggle to prove my worth. Joining NOWPDP in May 2023 gave me purpose. Through programs like Rehnumai, Shanakht, and Falah, I help people access documentation, training, employment, and essential services. Watching individuals gain confidence and reclaim their place in society is what drives me every day.

Working with youth, communities, leaders, and officials has shown me that the limits placed on persons with disabilities are barriers we create ourselves. NOWPDP equips me to dismantle these barriers, strengthening my confidence and communication along the way. This journey has taught me that disability does not define ability—opportunity does. What began as a struggle for survival has turned into a life of purpose, a true testament to the power of inclusion.

Every day, I navigate a world not designed for bodies like mine, but limitation is perception, not ability. Living with dwarfism means being underestimated, yet it strengthened my resolve to build capability and visibility for myself and others.

At NOWPDP, inclusion is defined through opportunity and skill, not sympathy. As a Digital Literacy and IT Trainer, I equip trainees with hearing and physical disabilities with competencies that improve employability and independence. Watching learners transform their confidence affirms why this matters.

Through training and engagement, I dismantle barriers and shift narratives around disability and competence. This journey turned personal challenges into a professional purpose. Every trainee who progresses proves inclusion delivers results. I am proud that my work reshapes possibilities for individuals, workplaces, and society.

Before March 2023, my life was confined by my physical disability—silent, uncertain, and limited to survival. Joining Moriro Markaz Sujawal changed everything. I became a receptionist, engaging with visitors, supporting operations, and contributing to programs that empower others. Physical therapy helped me walk, speak, and trust myself again, each step affirming that I belong in society.

Through my interactions with staff, trainees, and families, I see how often society underestimates people like me. NOWPDP taught me that these limits are not real—they are created by fear, misunderstanding, and barriers. Every time I support someone, I witness them regain confidence and independence. NOWPDP has given me skills, pride, and hope, turning survival into contribution. Each day is about reclaiming life, helping others, and proving that inclusion is a lived reality, not just a word.

Despite the challenges of living with a physical disability, I have always remained determined to pursue my education, graduating from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. My journey shifted positively when I connected with NOWPDP’s outreach team and enrolled in the Hunar program through the Rehnumai initiative. Training as a Computer Operator, I gained technical skills, confidence, and self-belief in an inclusive environment that allowed me to exceed my own expectations.

Through dedication, I completed my training and joined NOWPDP as an Assistant Teacher, inspired to give back to the community that supported me. My experience has been transformative, fueling my commitment to empower other Persons with Disabilities through education and skills development. I aim to be a source of inspiration and opportunity, demonstrating that with the right support, every challenge can become a stepping stone to success.