Organization at a glance

Kanudaskathi Protibandhi Unnayan Sangstha is an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) working in Jhalokathi district of Bangladesh. The organization was established on 11/5/2008 and involved 60 persons with disabilities with support from their own initiatives. Now, the organization has a total of 120 members, among them male, 70, and 50. 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 109 members, and the Executive Committee has 11 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.