Breaking barriers and ensuring persons with disabilities (PWDs) can exercise their rights, access services, and participate fully in society.
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in Pakistan. Approximately 12.4% of Pakistan's population lives with some form of disability, yet they face widespread discrimination and limited access to education, healthcare, employment, and social participation.
AMRDO Foundation is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind. Through our Disability Inclusion Program, we work to create an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can exercise their rights, access services, and participate fully in community life.
"Disability is not inability. Inclusion is not charity—it is justice."
Mainstreaming persons with disabilities into development opportunities, securing legal rights, and creating barrier-free environments across rural and urban communities.
Persons with disabilities in Pakistan encounter systemic barriers daily. Women with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities are especially at high risk.
Children with disabilities are frequently excluded from mainstream schools due to lack of facilities and trained staff.
Poor access to basic, rehabilitative, and specialized health services across rural regions.
Extremely limited employment opportunities, vocational training, and sustainable livelihood support.
Widespread social discrimination, neglect, and cultural misconceptions leading to severe isolation.
Public buildings, transport networks, and sanitation spaces lack basic disability-friendly design.
Many PWDs lack official CNICs with disability registration, blocking access to state benefits and rights.
AMRDO integrates disability inclusion across all core operational sectors.
Mainstreaming disability across education, health, WASH, livelihoods, and social protection initiatives.
Ensuring all project sites, infrastructure, and community facilities are fully accessible to PWDs.
Challenging social stigma, conducting advocacy drives, and fostering empathetic community environments.
Empowering persons with disabilities and their families through leadership, training, and support groups.
Collaborating with specialized disability rights organizations, government agencies, and policy advocates to drive lasting systemic change.
Measurable outcomes from our ongoing disability inclusion initiatives.
| Activity Area | Achievement & Impact |
|---|---|
| Social Protection | Cash assistance, health support, and food security packages provided to PWDs and their families. |
| Education Support | Tuition support, adaptive materials, and school supplies delivered to children with disabilities. |
| Livelihood Support | Vocational skill training and small business enterprise grants provided for sustainable income. |
| WASH Access | Installation of accessible hand pumps and modified latrines across community points and institutions. |
| Legal Literacy | Organized rights awareness sessions, legal guidance, and CNIC disability card processing support. |
| Community Mobilization | Formation of inclusive community committees incorporating PWD representatives. |
At AMRDO Foundation, we believe that every person, regardless of ability, deserves dignity, opportunity, and a voice. We are committed to breaking down barriers, challenging stigma, and creating a society where persons with disabilities can thrive.