On the occasion of the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 27th National Day of Persons with Disabilities, Access Bangladesh Foundation was officially recognized by the Jatiyo Protibondhi Unnoyon Foundation (JPUF) under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh, for its dedicated efforts in the development and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
On behalf of the organization, Mohua Paul, Co-Founder and Chairperson, and Albert Mollah, Co-Founder and Executive Director, received the award from Sharmeen S. Murshid, dviser to the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.
Albert Mollah said: “We are proud to receive this recognition. It reflects the work of our board members, staff, partners, OPDs, and persons with disabilities who drive our motto of building an inclusive society every day.”
Mohua Paul added: “We thank the Ministry of Social Welfare for this honor and for their commitment to an inclusive Bangladesh. We also thank our donors, supporters, and well-wishers for their continued trust.”
Both leaders emphasized that the recognition strengthens their commitment to advancing disability inclusion in Bangladesh and encouraged collective action to build a society where persons with disabilities can participate fully.
Founded on January 4, 2008, Access Bangladesh Foundation is a leading non-profit organization led by women with disabilities. The organization is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities and marginalized groups, with a particular focus on children, girls, youth, and women. Its work aims to build an inclusive society where all can participate equally.
The Foundation’s programs cover inclusive education, skills development, employment, digital inclusion, accessible infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, sexual and reproductive health and rights, access to justice, research, campaigns, and evidence-based advocacy. It operates in 29 districts through partnerships with 65 grassroots OPDs. Its head office is in Savar, Dhaka, with project offices in Dhamrai, Dhaka, Shyamnagar, Satkhira, and Austomir Char, Kurigram.