Building an Inclusive Society for Persons with Disabilities
Empowering persons with disabilities through inclusion, education, rehabilitation, rights, livelihood and sustainable development.
Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parisad (DPUP) is a national Disabled People’s Organization (DPO) established in 2002 with the vision of creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities enjoy equal rights, dignity, opportunities, and full participation in all aspects of life. DPUP works across Bangladesh to empower persons with disabilities—particularly people who are blind, women, and children—through advocacy, capacity building, education, livelihood development, healthcare, and community-based inclusive development. Registered with both the Department of Social Services and the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh, DPUP has been working for more than two decades to promote disability inclusion, social justice, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
Our Vision
To build an inclusive society where all people, regardless of disability, gender, religion, race, or social background, enjoy equal rights, dignity, opportunities, and full participation in society.
Our Mission
DPUP is committed to improving the socio-economic conditions of persons with disabilities, disadvantaged communities, women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Our Goal
Our goal is to strengthen a nationwide organization that promotes equal rights and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
24+ Years of Experience
Since 2002, DPUP has worked with communities and development partners to promote disability inclusion.
Join the DPUP Movement
Any person with a disability in Bangladesh is welcome to become a member of DPUP. By joining our organization, members become part of a nationwide movement that promotes equal rights, inclusion, empowerment and opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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DPUP works across multiple sectors to promote dignity, equality, independence and participation.
Disability Rights Advocacy
We advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities through awareness, policy engagement and collaboration with government, civil society and communities.
Education & Skills Development
We support inclusive education, literacy, vocational training, leadership development and capacity building for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Employment support, entrepreneurship, agriculture, livestock and income-generating activities help promote financial independence.
Health & Rehabilitation
DPUP promotes healthcare, rehabilitation, assistive devices, nutrition, hygiene education and family support.
Women, Children & Community
We empower women and children with disabilities while promoting gender equality, protection, leadership and community participation.
Climate & Disaster Resilience
We implement disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, environmental conservation and inclusive emergency preparedness initiatives.
Our Commitment to Disability Inclusion
We are committed to promoting equal rights, dignity, and opportunities for persons with disabilities by reducing discrimination, stigma, and social exclusion. Our work focuses on improving access to inclusive education, healthcare, rehabilitation, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, while empowering women and children with disabilities to participate fully in society. We strengthen community participation and leadership, promote disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, and raise awareness of disability rights and social inclusion. We also support policy advocacy at local and national levels to advance inclusive laws, services, and practices.
Promote Equal Rights
Promote equal rights, dignity, and opportunities for persons
with disabilities.
Reduce Discrimination
Reduce discrimination, stigma, and social exclusion in
communities and institutions.
Improve Access
Improve access to inclusive education, healthcare, and
rehabilitation services.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Create sustainable livelihood and economic opportunities
for persons with disabilities.
Empower Women & Children
Empower women and children with disabilities to participate
fully in society.
Community Leadership
Strengthen community participation, leadership, and
decision-making.
Climate Resilience
Promote disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and
climate resilience.
Awareness & Advocacy
Build awareness on disability rights and support policy
advocacy at local and national levels.
We work to create a society where persons with disabilities can participate equally, exercise their rights, access opportunities, and live with dignity and independence.
Our Work & Priorities
DPUP works to promote equality, inclusion, empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities.
Our Objectives
DPUP works to promote equal rights and create opportunities for persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities.
- Promote equal rights and dignity.
- Reduce discrimination and social exclusion.
- Improve education and healthcare access.
- Expand rehabilitation services.
- Create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- Empower women and children with disabilities.
- Strengthen community leadership.
- Promote inclusive disaster resilience.
Our Priority Areas
Our priority areas focus on inclusion, poverty reduction, human development, equality and community-based sustainable development.
- Disability Rights and Inclusion
- Poverty Alleviation
- Employment and Livelihood
- Education
- Healthcare and Rehabilitation
- Women’s Empowerment
- Child Development
- Human Rights
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Community Development
Key Program Areas
DPUP implements development and humanitarian programs designed to strengthen skills, health, education, livelihoods and participation.
- Advocacy and Disability Rights
- Employment and Income Generation
- Skills Development Training
- Community Health and Education
- Inclusive Education
- Rehabilitation Services
- Assistive Device Distribution
- Women’s Empowerment
- Youth Leadership Development
- Self-Help Group Formation
Ongoing Activities
Current activities support communities through awareness, training, health, education, livelihood, climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
- Community surveys and needs assessments
- Capacity building and awareness campaigns
- Community health and education
- Climate adaptation and mitigation
- Livelihood and income generation
- Nursery and agriculture development
- Fisheries and goat rearing
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Our Dedicated Team
Behind every successful initiative at DPUP is a dedicated team committed to creating an inclusive Bangladesh.
Key Program Areas
Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP) works to promote an inclusive, equitable and sustainable society where persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities can live with dignity, participate meaningfully in society and access equal opportunities. Its programs cover a broad range of development priorities, including advocacy and disability rights, employment and income-generating activities, skills development, community health and education, inclusive education and rehabilitation services. DPUP also supports the distribution of assistive devices to improve mobility, communication, education and independent living for persons with disabilities.
A significant part of DPUP’s work focuses on empowering women, children and young people. Through women’s empowerment initiatives, skills training, livelihood support and handicraft development, the organization seeks to strengthen the economic participation and independence of women with disabilities and other vulnerable women. Youth leadership development and self-help group formation also encourage community participation, leadership and collective action.
DPUP integrates environmental sustainability and climate resilience into its development activities. Its work includes environmental conservation, forestry, climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Agriculture, fisheries, livestock, small business development and other livelihood initiatives are designed to support vulnerable households while strengthening their resilience to economic, environmental and climate-related challenges. Nutrition, health awareness, sanitation and primary healthcare are also important components of its community development approach.
Ongoing Activities
DPUP is currently implementing a range of community-based activities designed to respond to local needs and strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and communities. The organization conducts community surveys and needs assessments to understand local challenges and identify appropriate interventions. These findings inform capacity-building programs, awareness campaigns, health and education initiatives and livelihood development activities.
The organization provides training and support related to income generation, agriculture, nutrition and small business development. Its livelihood activities include nursery and agricultural development, fisheries, goat rearing and other community-based income-generating initiatives. DPUP also promotes self-help groups to encourage collective savings, mutual support, local leadership and sustainable community action.
Education and rehabilitation remain important areas of ongoing work. DPUP provides education support to children with multiple disabilities, distributes educational materials and supports blind children and their families. The organization also provides education and rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities and works to improve access to appropriate support within families and communities.
DPUP’s health-related activities include family planning, health and nutrition awareness, sanitation campaigns and primary healthcare services. The organization also distributes assistive devices to persons with disabilities and promotes awareness about disability rights, inclusion, health and social protection. Programs addressing violence against women, literacy and community awareness further contribute to the protection and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Environmental protection and climate resilience are integrated into DPUP’s community activities through forestry and environmental conservation programs, climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives, Climate Clubs, Early Warning Centers and Disaster Risk Reduction activities. These efforts aim to improve community preparedness and encourage vulnerable populations to participate in local climate and disaster resilience planning.
DPUP also organizes public awareness rallies, national and international day observances, educational activities and community campaigns to promote social inclusion and public understanding of disability and development issues. Women with disabilities receive opportunities for handicraft training and other skills development activities intended to strengthen their participation in economic and community life.
Who We Serve
DPUP primarily serves persons with disabilities, including blind persons and people with different types of disabilities. Particular attention is given to children and women with disabilities, as well as people living in poverty, disadvantaged communities, distressed and destitute families, and vulnerable women and children. Through its programs, DPUP seeks to address barriers related to education, healthcare, rehabilitation, employment, livelihood, social participation and access to essential services.
The organization’s impact also extends beyond direct beneficiaries. Family members and caregivers of persons with disabilities benefit from awareness, education, rehabilitation guidance and community support. Community members and local institutions are engaged through awareness programs, training, disaster preparedness, environmental initiatives and inclusive development activities. DPUP staff and volunteers also participate in capacity-building and community-based implementation, strengthening the organization’s ability to provide sustainable services.
Geographic Coverage
DPUP works with communities across Bangladesh and has a nationwide development perspective. Its activities have particular attention to Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Manikganj, Tangail and Munshiganj, where the organization seeks to strengthen disability inclusion, community development, livelihoods, education, health, environmental protection and resilience. Through partnerships, networks and community-based approaches, DPUP aims to extend opportunities and services to people with disabilities and vulnerable communities in different parts of the country.
Network Memberships
DPUP actively collaborates with national disability organizations and networks to strengthen collective advocacy, knowledge sharing, coordination and the participation of persons with disabilities in development processes. Its network engagement includes collaboration with the National Alliance of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (NADPO) and the National Forum of Organizations Working with the Disabled (NFOWD). Through these relationships, DPUP contributes to broader efforts to promote disability rights, inclusion, accessibility and equal participation throughout Bangladesh.
Our Commitment
For more than 20 years, DPUP has been working to ensure that persons with disabilities are recognized as equal citizens with equal rights, opportunities, and dignity. Through partnerships with government agencies, development organizations, civil society, and local communities, DPUP continues to promote an inclusive Bangladesh where no one is left behind.
Together, we are building an inclusive, accessible, and equitable future for all.
Our Sponsors
We sincerely appreciate the continued support, partnership, and cooperation of our valued sponsors and development partners.
