Organization at a Glance

Nabajagaron Protibandhi Odhikar Sangstha is an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) working in Chapainawabganj district of Bangladesh. The organization was established in 2007 and started involving 76 persons with disabilities with support from ADD International Bangladesh. Now, the organization has a total of 3,000 members: among them male, 1,300, and 1,700. The organization implements its activities, ensuring the equal participation of men and women with disabilities.

According to the organization's bylaws, the General Committee has 76 members, and the Executive Committee has 7 members. The staff and volunteers implement the organizational activities following the directives of the General Secretary/ Executive Director. Through the direct involvement of men and women with disabilities, the organization is working to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and improve their lives with support from government and non-government organizations.

Besides, the organization strives to partner with mainstreaming organizations for Disability Inclusion in their programs by ensuring the active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and providing capacity-building and technical assistance.