Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop on Disability Rights and Assistive Technology Held in Nowshera, KP

Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop on Disability Rights and Assistive Technology Held in Nowshera, KP

January 21, 2025 – Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) hosted a landmark Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop under the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP). This event was part of the #AT2030programme, funded by #UKAid, and aimed at strengthening disability rights advocacy and building sustainable ecosystems for Assistive Technology (AT) in Pakistan. Organized by STEP in collaboration with Nowshera Special People Welfare Organization (NEPWO), the workshop brought together policymakers, representatives from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to address critical challenges in AT access, disability rights advocacy, and OPD capacity building. Key Highlights of the Workshop ✅ Advocacy & Awareness:…

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Breifing Session on Chevening Scholarship 2025/26 for Persons with Disabilities

Breifing Session on Chevening Scholarship 2025/26 for Persons with Disabilities

On September 12, 2024, STEP (Special Talent Exchange Program) and the British High Commission jointly organized a Chevening Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 Briefing Session specifically for persons with disabilities. The session was held in Gosha e Noor, National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event saw 35-40 participants attending in person, including individuals with disabilities, while 30-35 more joined virtually. The session aimed to guide and encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the fully funded Chevening Scholarship Programme 2025/2026, which offers an opportunity to pursue any master’s course at a UK university. This briefing session…

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National Consultation Workshop on Barriers to Inclusive Development 2010

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National Consultation Workshop on Barriers to Inclusive Development 2010

National Consultation Workshop on Barriers to Inclusive Development 2010 On March 16, 2010, the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), in collaboration with Sightsavers, DFID, and CHIP Organization, organized a National Consultation Workshop titled "Barriers to Inclusive Development - Policies and Practices" in Islamabad. This significant event aimed to identify and address the challenges hindering inclusive development in Pakistan. The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and representatives from various organizations, to discuss and develop strategies for overcoming the barriers to inclusive development. Key topics included policy gaps, practical challenges, and the need for collaborative efforts…

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