What NOWPDP does

NOWPDP (Network of Organizations Working with People with Disabilities, Pakistan) is a Karachi-headquartered non-profit organization founded in 2008 that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of disability inclusion programs across Pakistan. It operates seven functional pillars covering the full lifecycle of disability inclusion: Rehnumai (on-site guidance), Shanakht (SCNIC and disability certificate facilitation), Falah (mobility, healthcare and livelihood), Taleem (special and inclusive education), Hunar (vocational training and skill development), Rozgar (job placement and capacity building), and Khudmukhtari (self-employment). The organization also runs a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion in Karachi that serves as a physical hub for flagship initiatives such as the Baikhtiyar Pakistan inclusive mobility program.

The organization does not develop or sell technology products. Its underlying 'technology' is a structured service-delivery architecture supported by a website (nowpdp.org.pk), social media presence across Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and a centralized contact infrastructure (UAN 111-669-737 with a dedicated line for hearing-impaired callers). Program delivery occurs directly through NOWPDP's organizational infrastructure in Karachi and via partnerships with corporate entities (Yango Pakistan, Indus Motor Company Limited), peer NGOs (Karachi Down Syndrome Program), and government actors (Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani). The organization does not have a mobile app, published APIs, or proprietary software platform.

NOWPDP's business model is that of a grant- and donation-funded non-profit rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. It is funded through donations (nowpdp.org.pk/donate-now), grants from institutional donors, corporate partnership contributions, and crowdfunding campaigns via I-Care America (flood relief) and GlobalGiving ('Wheels of Hope'). The customer base is split between its primary beneficiaries — persons with disabilities in Pakistan — and its institutional stakeholders: corporate partners, government bodies, peer NGOs, and individual/diaspora donors. No revenue, budget, or financial figures are publicly disclosed in the available data. The organization has received the Zero Project Award 2025 for innovative solutions in disability inclusion.

Name

NOWPDP

Legal name

NOWPDP

Website

https://nowpdp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NOWPDP is a Karachi-headquartered non-profit founded in 2008 that delivers disability inclusion programs across Pakistan through seven pillars covering guidance, certification, education, vocational training, job placement, and self-employment for persons with disabilities, funded by grants, donations, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Vocational training programs
• Special education services
• Disability employment services
• Mobility and livelihood

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NOWPDP is a non-profit organization that delivers free disability inclusion services in Pakistan across seven pillars: on-site guidance (Rehnumai), disability certificate facilitation (Shanakht), mobility/healthcare/livelihood (Falah), special and inclusive education (Taleem), vocational training (Hunar), job placement (Rozgar), and self-employment (Khudmukhtari). Programs are delivered through its headquarters and the Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion in Karachi, supplemented by corporate partnerships such as the Yango Pakistan 'Baikhtiyar Pakistan' inclusive mobility initiative.

Product overview

NOWPDP is a non-profit disability organization in Pakistan that operates a multi-pillar service portfolio addressing the comprehensive needs of persons with disabilities. The organization is structured around seven core pillars: Rehnumai (on-site guidance), Shanakht (disability certificate facilitation), Falah (mobility, healthcare and livelihood), Taleem (special and inclusive education), Hunar (vocational training), Rozgar (job placement), and Khudmukhtari (self-employment). The organization also maintains a Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion in Karachi as a central hub for its initiatives. NOWPDP does not offer commercial technology products but instead delivers advocacy, support services, and community programs focused on disability inclusion across Pakistan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rehnumai (On-site Guidance) On-site guidance program for persons with disabilities and their families in Pakistan, providing direct support, information on laws and regulations, and assistance navigating available services and opportunities. Includes gender-based violence support.
• Shanakht (Disability Certificate Facilitation) SCNIC and Disability Certificate Facilitation program that assists persons with disabilities in Pakistan in obtaining official disability documentation and national identity cards required to access government services and benefits.
• Falah (Mobility, Healthcare & Livelihood) Program focused on improving physical accessibility, providing healthcare access support, and enabling livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities in Pakistan. Includes the 'Baikhtiyar Pakistan' inclusive mobility initiative with Yango Pakistan.
• Taleem (Special & Inclusive Education) Special and inclusive education program promoting educational access and support for children and young persons with disabilities in Pakistan.
• Hunar (Vocational Training & Skill Development) Vocational training and skill development program helping persons with disabilities in Pakistan gain employable skills to support their transition into the workforce.
• Rozgar (Job Placement & Capacity Building) Job placement and capacity building program that connects persons with disabilities in Pakistan to employment opportunities and develops workplace capabilities to support sustainable employment.
• Khudmukhtari (Self-Employment) Self-employment program supporting entrepreneurship and independent business development for persons with disabilities in Pakistan.
• Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion Dedicated physical center in Karachi serving as the operational hub for NOWPDP's disability inclusion programs, including hosting the 'Baikhtiyar Pakistan' inclusive mobility initiative and other partnership-based programs.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026IMC partnered with NOWPDP for its third annual Women's Day Bazaar, featuring handcrafted items from children and young participants with disabilities. The event aimed to empower women and promote economic independence.
• Karachi Down Syndrome ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnered with IMC and NOWPDP for the Women's Day Bazaar to showcase handcrafted items from children and young participants with disabilities and promote gender inclusivity.
• Yango PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Yango Pakistan partnered with NOWPDP to launch 'Baikhtiyar Pakistan' — an inclusive mobility and livelihood program providing earning opportunities for persons with disabilities through the Yango ride-hailing platform. Five retrofitted rickshaws were distributed to persons with disabilities shortlisted by NOWPDP, with plans to scale the initiative and expand the fleet in future stages. The program was inaugurated by Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani at the NOWPDP Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion in Karachi.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NOW Health Group: Thematically linked only by name/acronym; international health insurance provider. Not a programmatic peer but flagged here as an adjacent organization sharing the NOW branding namespace — included to disambiguate the disability-focused NOWPDP.

Direct peers

• Karachi Down Syndrome Program: Karachi-based non-profit delivering therapeutic, educational, and family support services for children with Down syndrome. Already a NOWPDP partner; directly comparable in mission and operating geography.
• Special Olympics Pakistan: Pakistan country affiliate of Special Olympics providing sports training and inclusion programs for persons with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable as a non-profit operating disability-focused programming in Pakistan.
• Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF): Pakistan-based non-profit focused on inclusive education for deaf and hearing-impaired communities. Comparable in providing education and empowerment services to a disability segment, similar size and Karachi-based.
• Deaf Reach (Family of DeafReach): Pakistan-based non-profit running schools, vocational training, and job placement programs for deaf persons. Closely comparable to NOWPDP's Taleem/Hunar/Rozgar pillars serving a specific disability segment.

Broad incumbents

• CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission): International Christian disability development organization with active Pakistan programming across health, education, and livelihood. Comparable as a larger international non-profit serving PWDs in low-resource settings.
• Sightsavers Pakistan: International disability NGO operating in Pakistan focused on avoidable blindness, visual impairment, and inclusive education. Directly comparable on the Falah (mobility/healthcare/livelihood) pillar and as a global non-profit with Pakistan operations.
• Leonard Cheshire Disability: UK-headquartered global disability NGO supporting inclusive education, employment, and independent living. Comparable as a multi-pillar disability inclusion non-profit operating internationally.
• Pakistan Bait ul Mal: Government-run social safety net and welfare organization providing financial assistance, medical aid, and disability-specific grants across Pakistan. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in social welfare/disability support.

Regional players

• Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA): Pakistani education non-profit focused on access to quality education, including for marginalized children. Comparable on the Taleem (education) pillar and as a Pakistan-headquartered social-sector NGO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NOWPDP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbW0sROe8iismJO70IYnong/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/NOWPDP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1656253
• Instagraminstagram.com/nowpdp

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Investors

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