Events and Highlights
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
1981
10 parents got together to raise awareness for individuals with disabilities
1984
Parents Voice Association was formed and registered with the Social Welfare
1986
Allotted 1000 square yards of land by the corps commander and construction began
1988
Inauguration of UJALA Centre: first purpose-built school for individuals with disabilities
1990
Published Pakistan’s first magazine for parents of individuals with disabilities
2001
Changed the ‘Lunatic Act’ to ‘Mental Health Ordinance’ through the help of General Rafiulllah Khan (Chief of IB)
2004
Facilitated over 300 students
2010
Expanded our transportation services to cover all areas of Karachi
2012
The social internship program was initiated. To date, we have trained over 1600 interns
2014
Introduced the Early Intervention Program
2018
Cafe UJALA - Pakistan’s first cafe run by individuals with disabilities was launched
2020
The groundbreaking ceremony for UJALA II with Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz, Commander 5 Corps
2023 / Present
To date, we have educated, facilitated and habilitated over 900 individuals with disabilities.
how can you help?
Our journey doesn’t end just yet. UJALA II aims to be a state-of-the-art facility and the first sheltered workshop for individuals with disabilities in Pakistan. Now we need your assistance to take the next step.