Mera Hunar Mera Rozgar

Economic empowerment for persons with disabilities is essential for creating an inclusive society. By providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to work, we not only foster their independence and financial stability but also enrich our workforce with diverse perspectives and talents. This is the vision driving our ‘Rozgar’ initiative, focused on empowering persons with disabilities through employment.

The Importance of Economic Empowerment

For many persons with disabilities, access to employment remains a significant barrier. In Pakistan, 71% of persons with disabilities are unemployed, a statistic that underscores the urgent need for inclusive employment initiatives (Moving from the Margins, 2018). Economic empowerment through employment provides individuals with a sense of purpose, self-worth, and the means to support themselves and their families. It also helps break down societal barriers and challenges stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive community.

Our Rozgar Initiative

Rozgar is dedicated to creating job opportunities for persons with disabilities. Through training and employment initiatives, Rozgar aims to integrate persons with disabilities into the workforce, making them financially independent and stable. Our approach includes:

-   Skills Training: Providing comprehensive training programs     tailored to the needs and abilities of persons with disabilities. These programs equip them with the skills required to succeed in various industries.

-Job Placement: Partnering with businesses to secure employment opportunities for trained individuals. We work closely with employers to ensure a supportive and accessible work environment.

-Career Support: Offering ongoing support and mentorship to help individuals navigate their careers and achieve long-term success.

Two-Pronged Strategy for Economic Empowerment

The Rozgar initiative operates through its program Yaqeen, employing a two-pronged strategy for economic empowerment:

-Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities: This involves the outreach of candidates, their career development, and their employment.

-Capacity Building of Organizations: This revolves around the capacity building of all organizations to include persons with disabilities as employees and consumers. This includes infrastructural audits, employee sensitization, and role mapping for persons with disabilities.

100 Days 100 Lives: A Transformative Employment Drive

A standout initiative under Rozgar is our "100 Days 100 Lives" employment drive. This annual campaign is designed to create employment opportunities for 100 persons with disabilities in Karachi within a span of 100 days. The initiative encourages individuals and organizations to participate in creating a more inclusive Pakistan by offering jobs and internships to persons with disabilities.

How You Can Help

The success of Rozgar depends on community support. We seek internships and job placements for individuals trained in computer operations and call center tasks. Here's how you can contribute:

- Internships: Offer a one-month internship with a transportation stipend. The goal is to give interns professional exposure and practical experience.

- Job Placements: Provide part-time or full-time employment with a minimum wage of PKR 30,000 per month. We offer complete guidance and support for integrating employees with disabilities into the workforce.

Our Esteemed Partners

Big names such as K-Electric, Dawlance, Engro polymer, YTML, Pakistan Cables, and Ismail Industries Limited have stepped up to support the initiative. Their involvement not only provides critical opportunities for persons with disabilities but also sets a powerful example for other organizations to follow.

Join us in our initiative and help make Pakistan truly inclusive. Together, we can create opportunities, break down barriers, and change lives. Stay tuned for more events and support our players as they prepare for the world stage!