Training on Mainstreaming Disability Rural Development Project, Mardan 5th November, 2012 to 8th November, 2012

Training on Mainstreaming Disability Rural Development Project, Mardan 5th November, 2012 to 8th November, 2012

CHEF International and Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) both member organizations of Aging and Disability Task Force(ADTF) in collaboration with the ICCO & KiA has undertaken a project Capacity Building Of Humanitarian/Development Actors on Disability. Main objective of the intervention is to build the capacity of selected humanitarian/developmental organizations for inclusive emergency response and inclusive rehabilitation phase. In this regard a comprehensive four days interactive training was held for the Rural Development Project, Mardan staff (5th November, 2012 to 8th November, 2012).The training was delivered to 13 participants. The training was aimed at sensitization of participants to adopt a
disability inclusive approach in humanitarian response .The topics covered included basics of

disability, models of disability, disability movement ,United Nations convention on rights of persons with disability(UNCRPD),disability framework in Pakistan, Inclusive Disaster risk reduction and ADTF technical guidelines for inclusive WASH, Health and shelter. The comprehensive training sensitized the participants on mainstreaming disability and highlighting the needs of person with disabilities in disasters and emergencies. We anticipate that this initiative shall help in to visualize the goal of mainstreaming disability concerns in

emergencies as well as making more inclusive environment for persons with disabilities.