People with Disability

Why

• Only one 1% out of 5 million (15-35 years) Persons with Disabilities are employed
• Misconceptions and stigma continue to be major challenges
• Lack of infrastructure facilities at workplace settings
• 70% disabled population live in rural areas
• 32% have basic literacy and only 13% have secondary and above education
• Reluctance to employ Persons with Disabilities by Employers.

how

We support youth with disabilities to gain skills in line with industry requirements. The program also integrates the promotion of an inclusive workforce by sensitizing employers to shift the focus from “disability” to “ability” when recruiting persons with disability.

What we achieve

• Increase the number of people with disabilities in the workforce
• Appreciate the value that a disabled person can bring to the workplace and be an empowered,contributing employee
• Independence, improved self-esteem and a greater sense of purpose to someone with a disability