Disability Rights Pakistan Project #52256

Donate for Disability Image Building

by National Disability & Development Forum (NDF)

Project Report | Jan 7, 2025
Mind set behaviour changes disability image

By Tariq Hussain | Project Lead

1. Executive Summary

The Donate for Disability Image Building project aims to challenge stereotypes and foster a positive societal mindset toward persons with disabilities (PWDs). Through awareness campaigns, storytelling, and community engagements, the initiative strives to promote inclusion, dignity, and empowerment for PWDs. This report highlights key achievements and milestones during the reporting period, demonstrating the project's impact on changing mindsets and behaviors.

2. Objectives of the Project

To improve public perception of persons with disabilities.
To challenge and change societal stereotypes through awareness campaigns.
To empower persons with disabilities by highlighting their achievements and potential.

3. Progress Overview

3.1. Awareness Campaigns

Number of campaigns conducted: 05
Campaign themes:
- Disability is not inability.
- Highlighting success stories of PWDs.
- Promoting inclusion in education and employment.
Audience reached
Tools used:
- Social media (engagement metrics: FB, LinkedIn, Instagram
- Community workshops: 100
- Posters, banners, and digital content.

3.2. Capacity Building for PWDs

Conducted 02 skill-building workshops for PWDs to showcase their talents and enhance confidence.
Topics included:
- Public speaking.
- Entrepreneurship training.
- Advocacy skills.

3.3. Community Engagement

Partnered with schools, colleges, CSOs, DPOs/OPDs and workplaces to organize disability sensitization sessions.
Established 02 local advocacy groups led by PWDs.

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