OUR HISTORY
Bangladesh Protibandhi Unnayan Sangstha (BPUS) is a registered voluntary non-governmental Disabled People’s Organization (DPO). It has established in a remote part of Bangladesh in Barisal district at Agailjhara upazila (sub-district) on 7th July 1991 under the leadership initiatives of Mr. Badiul Alam (the founder and executive director at present), a visually impaired person with a view to alleviating the sufferings of the disabled people as well as to lead them to be linked with the main streaming of development.
The organization is an active member of NADPO (National Alliance of Disabled People’s Organization), National Council of Disabled Women(NCDW), Asia Pacific Disability Forum (APDF) .It also holds the membership of different forums and networks at national/regional/local level. Since its establishment, BPUS has been continuously advocating with the local & national level policy makers for establishing the rights of persons with disabilities, improving the lives and livelihoods of men and women and support children with disability in education.
Now the organization has been implementing six different programs such as inclusive education, awareness on disability and development, Skill development training & IGA support, small business planning & training, Training to persons with disabilities on rights & protection of persons with disabilities act 2013 & advocating for its implementation with sub-district and district level protection committee of persons with disabilities. BPUS is working in four districts as –Barishal ,Gopalgonj, Madarirpur, Dhaka as well as Jhalokathi. BPUS is committed to continue its work for achieving its long-term vision to build a nation friendly to peoples with disabilities, free of exploitation and povertythus ensure a friendly environment for all.
Goal
We Do
01.
— We Find & Fund
Keep continuation of supports from existing donors and increase funds
02.
— We Build Networks
Good relation with local government, local administration and other stakeholders, other NGOs
03.
— We Strengthen
BPUS has own lands and accessible building including training center and accommodation support
04.
— We Educate
BPUS collaborating with educational institutions, government agencies, and community stakeholders to remove barriers to education and promote inclusive learning environments.
05.
— We Provide Care
BPUS works to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to essential healthcare services, including preventive care, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy.
06.
— We Consult
Continuation and increase linkage services through increasing communication
Partners
OBJECTIVES
-Establish Disabled Peoples Organisation at the community or village level to provide mutual support to members and representation to the local authorities. To ensure that the rights of the PwDs are respected and that they are able to have barrier free access to public buildings, mosques and temples