National Disability & Development Forum

22/08/2026

20/08/2026

Dear Colleagues,

On the occasion of International Humanitarian Day 2026, ADDTF and NDF Pakistan, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan, are organising a strategic webinar:

“From Inclusion to Influence: Advancing Age, Disability & Diversity in Humanitarian Decision-Making”

The webinar will explore gender-responsive humanitarian action, women and girls with disabilities, inclusive disaster preparedness and response, older people’s rights, child inclusion, and accessible early warning and information systems.

The session will bring together expert perspectives to discuss how we can move from commitments to meaningful participation, representation and influence of diverse communities in humanitarian decision-making.
📅 20 August 2026
💻 Online Webinar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/470440860317170?p=tnS1iznrKT3i87y71U
🎙️ Hosted by: ADDTF and NDF Pakistan in collaboration with NDMA
Time: 3:30PM _4:45PM
We warmly invite you to join this important dialogue
National Disability & Development Forum Pakistan Down Syndrome Association - PDSA

18/08/2026

⚙️ Strengthening Community Partnerships: NDF President Abid Lashari Attends Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club Nawabshah

NAWABSHAH: Demonstrating a shared commitment to humanitarian service and social welfare, Mr. Abid Lashari (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, attended the prestigious Installation Ceremony of the Rotary Club Nawabshah.

The event brought together prominent civic leaders, humanitarians, and community advocates to celebrate local leadership, reflect on community development initiatives, and strengthen collaborative networks across District Shaheed Benazirabad.

18/08/2026

🏛️ Advancing Rehabilitation Access: NDF President Abid Lashari Meets Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar

NAWABSHAH: Continuing efforts to broaden rehabilitation access across rural Sindh, Mr. Abid Lashari (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, met with Mr. Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Sindh Minister for Home, Law & Parliamentary Affairs. The discussions centered on expanding initiatives for the rehabilitation, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities throughout the province.

During the meeting, Mr. Lashari briefed the Provincial Minister on NDF Pakistan’s ongoing, multidisciplinary rehabilitation services for children with intellectual and developmental challenges—including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities. He emphasized NDF's strategic partnership with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Government of Sindh, in delivering therapy, special education, and family support services.

🏥 Special Appeal for NDF Rehabilitation Center in Moro
A primary focus of the meeting was Mr. Lashari’s request for support to establish a dedicated NDF Rehabilitation Center in Moro, District Naushahro Feroze.

🤝 Strengthening Government–Civil Society Partnerships
Mr. Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar commended NDF Pakistan's dedicated work and recognized the importance of expanding services to improve dignity, access, and opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Expressing gratitude for the Sindh Government's ongoing commitment to disability rights, Mr. Abid Lashari reaffirmed NDF's mission to ensure that no child with special needs is deprived of care due to poverty, geographical distance, or lack of local infrastructure.

18/08/2026

President NDF Pakistan Abid Lashari Tamga E Imtiaz
Abid Lashari Tamgha e Imtiaz