AwazCDS Foundation Pakistan Centre for Development Services (AwazCDS-Pakistan) is a not-for-profit, non- governmental and non-political organization, striving for socio- economic development and political empowerment of the vulnerable populations, especially women and young people across Pakistan. AwazCDS-Pakistan is registered under Societies Act 1860 and rigorously advocating for realization of socio- economic and political development and rights of people since 1995. AwazCDS strives towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015-2030. As a member of United Nations’ Social and Economic Council (UNECOSOC) and several other global and regional networks, AwazCDS-Pakistan has emerged as a strong voice representing marginalized communities and socially excluded groups like People with Disabilities (PWDs), Religious Minorities (RMs) and Transgenders.

AwazCDS is currently implementing a project “Beyond Barriers” in the selected districts of KP and Punjab. The objective of the project is to build the capacity of organizations of women with disabilities and women-led organizations to support the improved policies and practices on gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace, and inclusive training and employment opportunities for women with disabilities.

The specific objectives of the project are:

1. Women’s organisations and Organisations of Women with Disabilities (OWDs) capacities are strengthened
2. Women with and without disabilities are provided with more accessible environments and disability inclusive policies and practices by training institutions, employers and Business Development Support (BDS) providers
3. Gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) and Small medium enterprise (SME) policies are strengthened through evidence generated, disseminated and utilized for improved policy implementation on the inclusion of women with disabilities
Under this Project, AwazCDS invites eligible Organizations of Women with Disabilities and Women Org to submit their expression of interest through filled mapping tool for organizations of Women with Disabilities (OWD) & Women organizations (WOs) for work aimed at strengthening the capacity of CSOs and OWDs for promoting disability rights, gender equality, inclusive employment opportunities, and prevention of gender-based violence and harassment at workplaces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.