July 1, 2012

Community Development Officer : Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) Serving Since: July 1, 2012 Professional Profile Ema Akter has been serving as a Community Development Officer at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) since July 1, 2012. With extensive experience in community-based development, she contributes to DPUP’s efforts to promote the inclusion, empowerment, and well-being of persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities. In her role, she supports community-level initiatives, awareness activities, stakeholder engagement, and development programs designed to strengthen the participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Her work contributes to DPUP’s broader mission of promoting equal rights, social inclusion, dignity, independence, and opportunities for persons with disabilities. Key Areas of Responsibility Community mobilization and development Engagement with persons with disabilities and their families Awareness and social inclusion activities Community-level project implementation Coordination with local stakeholders and community groups Support for women, children, and vulnerable persons Promotion of disability rights and equal participation Supporting DPUP’s inclusive development initiatives Organization Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) is a national disability-focused organization working since 2002 to promote the rights, inclusion, empowerment, and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh. DPUP’s major areas of work include disability rights advocacy, inclusive education, skills development, livelihood and economic empowerment, health and rehabilitation, assistive services, women and child empowerment, community development, and climate and disaster resilience. Employee: Ema Akter Designation: Community Development Officer Organization: Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) Joining Date: July 1, 2012 Experience with DPUP: 14+ years Short Website Version Ema Akter is a Community Development Officer at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh), where she has been serving since July 1, 2012. She contributes to community development, disability inclusion, awareness, stakeholder engagement, and empowerment initiatives, supporting DPUP’s mission to promote equal rights, dignity, independence, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.