Preamble
Utsab Protibandhi Kallayan Sangstha is a prominent Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) based in the Sirajganjdistrict of Bangladesh, established in 2007. The organization began with the involvement of 9 persons with disabilities, supported by ADD, and has since expanded to a membership of 550, all of whom are women. This focus reflects the organization's commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities.
The organizational structure includes a General Committee and an Executive Committee. Activities are overseen by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, guided by the directives of the General Secretary/Executive Director. Utsab Protibandhi Kallayan Sangstha actively works to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, focusing on improving their lives through support from both government and non-government organizations.
Additionally, the organization seeks partnerships with mainstream organizations to enhance Disability Inclusion in their programs. This includes ensuring that persons with disabilities have active and meaningful participation and providing capacity building and technical assistance to support their involvement and integration into various societal sectors.