Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities, Pakistan

Summary of Achievements:

November 2011 was considerably a good month as far as employments are concerned. NOWPDP met 3 new companies, and all turned out to be our potential employers. A total number of 9 candidates were selected and commenced their jobs during this month.

Quite a few number of CVs were sent to us by various organisations, and walk in candidates for job placements, which goes to prove that NOWPDP is now being known for its humble achievements

What was achieved this month?

• 2 people, physically challenged, were hired with GUL BAHAO, an NGO.
• 1 physically challenged candidate was hired by Liaquat national hospital
• 6 persons with hearing impairments were hired by Artistic Milliners in their new wing

What are we proud of?

• We were pleased to know that now we are getting a lot many walk-in candidates to register with us regarding employment, which means NOWPDP has gained a certain level of recognition amongst PWDs.
• NOWPDP employment programme was awarded a shield by Awareness Voluntary Organisation as a token for getting PWDs employed over the past 3 years.
• 3 of our PWDs who were offered employment via NOWPDP were invited to a forum held by The Education Foundation to share their success stories and the role that NOWPDP has played in gaining employment.

Monthly Goals:

• Number of companies met: 3 (planned: 4)
• Number of applicant CVs sent to employers: 24 (planned: 20)
• Number of applicants commencing employment: 9 (planned: 10)
• Number of applicants selected but not commenced: 3

Please see below links on the recent NOWPDP Art Competition, which brought together 150 children with disabilities to paint and draw, with prizes being given to the winners.

NOWPDP is looking for more donations to keep this programme running. If you would like to donate to fund the programme, or know of someone who would, please donate!

Links:

• NOWPDP Art Competition - 9th December 2011
• Express Tribune article on the NOWPDP Art Competition

October has not been a favourable month in terms of placements of PWDs. A total number of 3 placements were made. The project team is working to identify companies that are more receptive to hiring people with disabilities, through partner organisations. Events will be held to engage multiple potential employers at once, to utilise time more effectively.

What was achieved this month?

• 3 candidates were selected and commenced employment.
• 11 candidates were interviewed/evaluated in this month.

What are we proud of?

• 1 intellectually challenged candidate completed their internship successfully at Gul Ahmed and have been offered regular employment
• Catcos, a call centre outsourcing company, was contacted 4 months ago and they chose to run a training course free of cost for 20 visually impaired and physically challenged candidates. In this regard KESC have interviewed 2 visual impaired recommended by CATCOS and the short listed candidates are waiting for second interview call form KESC.
• NOWPDP team visited Artistic Milliners to see the performance of employed PWDs.Performance of people are satisfied according to the employers.

What companies did we meet, or that agreed to take PWDs?

• Pakistan Cables Pvt Ltd was approached and the outcome was positive.

Monthly Goals:

• Number of companies met: 1  (planned 2)
• Number of applicant CVs sent to employers: 14 (planned 20)
• Number of applicants selected but not started: 0
• Number of candidates who joined placements: 3 (planned 10)

Other news:

• Please have a look at NOWPDP's latest newsletter, available for download. It contains a case study on one of our employers, and information about NOWPDP's other programmes.
• We're seeking additional donations for the continued running of this programme. If you'd like to contribute further, we'd be greatly appreciative! Donate here.

• Employment Expenses - October 2011 (PDF)
  

September has not been a favourable month in terms of placement. The month was spent in chasing potential new employers.

Evaluation camps were held for the Hearing Impaired and other disabilities. 

What was achieved this month?

• 6 candidates with hearing impairments were selected by Artistic Milliners.
• 16 candidates were interviewed for the new company (Lucky Garments).

What are we proud of?

• 4 candidates were selected by Artistic Milliner  and have been offered regular employment in this month.

What companies did we meet, or that agreed to take PWDs?

• Lucky Garments was approached and the outcome was positive, leading to the review of profiles of candidates.
• NOWPDP met with BBQ Tonight and Shahbaz Garments who are willing to take PWDs in future.

Monthly Goals:

• Number of companies met: 3 (planned 2)
• Number of applicant CVs sent to employers: 29 (planned 20)
• Number of applicants selected but not started: 0
• Number of applicants that commenced employment: 6 (planned: 10)

• Project Expenses - September 2011 (PDF)