Uttaran Protibandhi Unnoyon Sangstha

Uttaran Protibandhi Unnoyon Sangstha is a Disabled Peoples Organization (DPO) working in Gaibandh district of Bangladesh. Being started involving 36 persons with disabilities with own support now the organization has total 505 members; among them male 305 and female 200. The organization implements its activities ensuring equal participation of men and women with disabilities. According the bylaws of the organization there are 21 members in its General Committee and 07 members are in the Executive Committee. The organizational activities are implemented by the staff and volunteers following the directives of the General Secretary/ Executive Director. Through the direct involvement of the men and women with disabilities, the organization is working to promote rights of persons with disabilities and improving their lives with supports from government and non-government organizations. Besides, the organization is striving for partnership with the mainstreaming organizations for Disability Inclusion in their programs through ensuring active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities as well as providing capacity building and technical assistance.