PEDO || Pak Everbright Development Organization )

Name

PEDO || Pak Everbright Development Organization )

Legal name

Pak Everbright Development Organization

Website

https://pedo.org.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pak Everbright Development Organization (PEDO) is a Pakistan-based non-profit, disability-led NGO that delivers assistive devices, digital-skills training, inclusive education, and accessible transport to persons with disabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAJAKAF

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDAAAOAI

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Assistive technology solutions
• Digital skills training
• Inclusive education programs
• Disability resource centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Peshawar

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: PEDO operates as a non-profit organization funded through donations from individuals, organizations, and supporters. The organization accepts charitable contributions to support its programs for persons with disabilities.
2. International Development Funding: PEDO receives funding and support from international organizations including UNHCR, IRC, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and other development partners for implementing disability inclusion programs.
3. Government Partnerships: Collaborative programs with KP Government departments including education, health, social welfare, and IT boards for implementing disability-focused initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PEDO is a disability-led non-profit organization that operates digital platforms and direct field programs providing assistive technology management, digital skills training, inclusive education, rehabilitation services, mobility aid distribution, employment support, and emergency response for persons with disabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its core operations are anchored by the proprietary ATMIS digital platform and a network of Disability Resource Centers that deliver integrated services at no cost to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Pak Everbright Development Organization (PEDO) is Pakistan's leading disability NGO operating a portfolio of interconnected programs and digital platforms. The core offering centers on ATMIS (Assistive Technology Management Information System), a digital platform for managing assistive device distribution, complemented by the KHUDDAR Digital Skills Program providing digital training. These are supported by Disability Resource Centers (DRCs) established at universities, the Free Wheelchair Mission, and the USAID-funded School Sab Ke Liye education program. Additional services include University and DHA Peshawar Shuttle Services for accessible transport, PWD Certificate services, Free Medical Camps, Capacity Building Training, Inclusive Tourism, Disability Inclusive Sports, Climate Resilience programs, Flood Relief operations, and the Disability Job Center (DJC) employment portal. The subsidiary Khyber Impex EV Motors provides eco-friendly electric transport solutions. The organization serves over 20,000 persons with disabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through advocacy, capacity building, and disability-inclusive development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATMIS: Assistive Technology Management Information System - an innovative digital platform connecting persons with disabilities to assistive technology solutions
• KHUDDAR
• School Sab Ke Liye
• Disability Job Center (DJC)

Products and services

• ATMIS (Assistive Technology Management Information System) Digital platform for managing assistive technology distribution, information, and service delivery for persons with disabilities in Pakistan.
• KHUDDAR Digital Skills Program Digital skills training program designed to empower persons with disabilities with technology literacy, digital capabilities, and vocational skills for employment.
• Disability Resource Centers Physical centers providing resources, information, referrals, and integrated support services for persons with disabilities and their families across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Free Wheelchair Mission Program distributing free wheelchairs to persons with disabilities who cannot afford mobility aids, improving independence and quality of life.
• School Sab Ke Liye USAID-funded inclusive education program ensuring access to quality education for children with disabilities, delivered through partner schools and educational institutions.
• Disability Job Center Employment services program connecting persons with disabilities to job opportunities and providing vocational training, career counseling, and workplace accommodation support.
• Free Medical Camps Periodic medical camps offering free health assessments, treatments, specialist consultations, and referrals for persons with disabilities in underserved areas.
• Accessible Shuttle Services Accessible transportation services designed to provide safe mobility for persons with disabilities to schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and community destinations.
• Climate Resilience Programs Programs supporting persons with disabilities in adapting to climate change impacts and building resilience to environmental and weather-related challenges.
• Disaster Relief Services Emergency response and relief services tailored to the specific needs of persons with disabilities during natural disasters, emergencies, and humanitarian crises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ persons with disabilities directly served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• University of Agriculture PeshawarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025MOU to promote inclusive education and accessibility for students with disabilities in alignment with HEC's 2021 policy.
• City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025MOU signed for building an inclusive, accessible academic environment for Persons with Disabilities, including DRC establishment.
• National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-organized ATIS-II 2025 summit and established NUST Disability Resource Center (NDRC) for inclusive education.
• Islamia College PeshawarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2024MOU signed on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 for disability rights and inclusion in education, health, employment, and skill development.
• Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2024MOU to empower students with disabilities and create an inclusive, accessible educational environment aligned with HEC 2021 policies.
• University of SwabimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024MOU aligning with HEC policies for students with disabilities 2021, focusing on accessibility and inclusive education.
• Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber PakhtunkhwamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2024Landmark MOU to empower persons with disabilities through collaborative initiatives, including wheelchair distribution programs.
• Khyber Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2023MOU for HEC policy implementation for students with disabilities, affirming non-discrimination and accessibility standards.
• Area Study Center University of PeshawarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2023MOU for improving accessibility and inclusivity of higher education for persons with disabilities.
• University of SwatmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2023MOU signed for disability inclusion and accessibility in higher education, attended by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Hassan Sher.
• University of PeshawarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2022MOU for Policy Implementation Mechanism for Students with Disabilities as per HEC Policy 2021, including establishment of Disability Resource Center.
• Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology (SUIT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2022MOU for Policy Implementation Mechanism for Students with Disabilities and establishment of Disability Resource Center.
• Iqra National University PeshawarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2022MOU for HEC policy implementation for students with disabilities and establishment of Disability Resource Center.
• KP GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEDO collaborates extensively with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa across multiple departments including Education, Health, Social Welfare, and IT Board for implementing disability inclusion programs and policies.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEDO is a key consortium partner implementing the 5-year USAID-funded 'School Sab Ke Liye' (School for All) program in districts Swat, Dera Ismail Khan, and Nowshera to improve inclusive education access.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IRC for climate resilience programs, disability mainstreaming workshops, and inclusive humanitarian response for persons with disabilities.
• KPITB (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for KHUDDAR digital skills training program providing employable digital skills to 1,300+ persons with disabilities across KP.
• UNHCRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mainstreaming disability in development and refugee support programs.
• HEC (Higher Education Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEDO contributed to development of HEC Disability Inclusion Policy 2021 and implements the policy across partner universities.
• NAVTTCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVTTC-recognized skills training for persons with disabilities, with PEDO's 'A Skill for All' project registered for vocational training.
• Trans PeshawarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Universal Accessibility conference and accessible transport initiatives.
• Bank of KhyberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Pakistan Financial Literacy Week awareness session focusing on persons with disabilities.
• BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Khuddar Registration for Women with Disabilities to ensure comprehensive coverage and support.
• Association for the Rehabilitation of the Physically Disabled (ARPD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing free medical camps and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sightsavers Pakistan: International NGO working on visual impairment and broader disability inclusion in Pakistan through government and partner-led programming. Comparable in assistive device distribution and policy advocacy, with deeper funding base than PEDO.
• Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International) Pakistan: International disability and humanitarian INGO with Pakistan operations focused on rehabilitation, inclusive education, and disability-inclusive disaster response — directly overlapping PEDO's flood relief and climate resilience programs.
• Leonard Cheshire Disability Pakistan: Global disability INGO with Pakistan operations focused on inclusive education, livelihoods, and youth empowerment. Comparable to PEDO's KHUDDAR and School Sab Ke Liye programming but with international scale and longer-established university partnerships.
• CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission) Pakistan: Large international disability inclusion INGO with active Pakistan programming in assistive devices, inclusive education, and community-based rehabilitation. Comparable in mission to PEDO but with vastly greater resources, global footprint, and institutional funder relationships.

Emerging players

• EmployAble Pakistan: Pakistani social enterprise focused on PWD employment, digital skills training, and employer engagement. Directly comparable to PEDO's KHUDDAR and DJC programs, with a more private-sector orientation.
• Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) Bangladesh: South Asian disability and rehab NGO combining assistive device production, inclusive education, vocational training, and employment support. Operates a similar integrated model to PEDO (devices + training + employment) but in Bangladesh, with larger scale and a manufacturing arm.

Direct peers

• Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) Pakistan: Pakistani NGO focused on disability employment and skills training, operating an employment exchange and employer engagement model. Directly comparable to PEDO's KHUDDAR and DJC programs in the workforce inclusion space.
• National Council for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (NCRDP) Pakistan: Pakistani national-level disability organization providing rehabilitation, training, and advocacy services. Comparable to PEDO in mission and service portfolio, with broader national footprint and longer operating history.
• NOWPDP (Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities Pakistan): Pakistani disability-focused NGO operating a job placement platform (ConnectHear, Deaf Reach) and partnering with employers for PWD inclusion. Closest domestic peer to PEDO, with similar advocacy mandate but stronger focus on deaf community and corporate partnerships.

Regional players

• Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan: Large Pakistani humanitarian foundation with an active disability inclusion program and a recent MOU with PEDO. Comparable in assistive device distribution (wheelchairs) and disability welfare programming, with national reach across all provinces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EverbrightPak
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pakeverbrightdevelopmentor8684
• Facebookfacebook.com/PEDO.PakEverbrightDevelopmentOrganization
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pedo-pak-everbright-development-organization
• Instagraminstagram.com/pak_everbright_development_org

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