Self Employment of Persons with Disabilities

1. Executive Summary

This report outlines the progress of the Self-Employment of Persons with Disabilities project, which aims to empower PWDs through self-employment opportunities, enabling them to achieve self-reliance and financial independence. During the reporting period, significant advancements were made in providing training, resources, and mentorship, directly impacting the lives of beneficiaries and fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment.

2. Objectives of the Project

• To equip PWDs with vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
• To provide financial assistance or tools for starting small businesses.
• To foster self-reliance and reduce economic dependency among PWDs.

3. Progress Overview

3.1. Training and Skill Development

• Number of participants trained: 14 
• Skill areas covered: tailoring, handicrafts, IT services, small enterprise
• Training duration: 3 months
• Training locations: Karachi, Nawabshah, Pakistan

3.2. Business Start-Up Support

• Number of beneficiaries provided with start-up grants or tools: 02
• Types of businesses initiated:
  • tailoring shops, Pushin Cart,
  • Average income increase among beneficiaries: 30%

3.3. Community Impact

• Families directly benefiting: 14
• Increased community awareness about the potential of PWDs through 02 advocacy events.

This report details the progress of the "Self-Employment of Persons with Disabilities" project in Nawabshah, Sindh, funded by global donors through the GlobalGiving platform. The project aims to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing vocational training, tools, and seed funding to establish their own income-generating activities. The project promotes independence, dignity, and economic inclusion for PWDs, enabling them to lead more self-reliant lives.

Project Objectives

• To provide vocational training to 100 persons with disabilities in Nawabshah.
• To offer startup tools, equipment, and seed funding to PWDs for establishing self-employment ventures.
• To improve the economic conditions of PWDs and reduce dependency on external assistance.
• To raise community awareness about the capabilities of PWDs and promote inclusive employment.

Funds Received from GlobalGiving

• Primary Uses of Funds:
• • Vocational training (in tailoring, handicrafts, computer skills, and small business management)
  • Purchase of startup tools and equipment (sewing machines, handicraft tools, computer equipment)
  • Seed funding for small business ventures
  • Community outreach and awareness programs

4. Progress Towards Objectives4.1. Vocational Training

• Target: Train 100 persons with disabilities in various vocational skills.
• Progress: 85 persons with disabilities have successfully completed training programs in tailoring, handicrafts, computer skills, and small business management. Training was conducted in partnership with local vocational centers and included both theoretical and practical components.
• Use of Funds: The raised money was allocated for the training programs, including training materials, instructors' fees, and venue costs.
• Still working to raise more money to include more persons with disabilities into program of self employment.