Organization at a Glance

Protibandhi Kallan Somiti (PKS) is an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) working in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. The organization was established in 2001, starting with 35 persons with disabilities with support from their own initiatives. Now, the organization has 1,224 members, 626 of whom are male and 598 female. The organization implements its activities, ensuring equal participation of men and women with disabilities.

According to the organization's bylaws, the General Committee has 35 members, and the Executive Committee has nine members. The staff and volunteers implement the organizational activities following the directives of the General Secretary/ Executive Director. Through the direct involvement of men and women with disabilities, the organization is working to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and improve their lives with support from government and non-government organizations.

Besides, the organization strives to partner with mainstreaming organizations for Disability Inclusion in their programs by ensuring the active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and providing capacity-building and technical assistance.