Jobs for 120 people with a disability in 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