While the Goodwill Movement has provided facts and figures, these are very basic and, to an extent, known. The last article, Society and Disability, mentioned
An important visit from British Learned Ismaili Scholars Dr Rashida Hunzai and Dr Faqeer Muhammad Hunzai took place at Goodwill Centre on 27th October 2023.
Introduction Everyone has a family and community in the sense that people are connected via friendships, blood relations, and professional connections in society. I mean
Gilgit Baltistan’s Goodwill Movement – GBGM had a productive meeting with DG SCO Major General Umar Shah. Thank you for your warm hospitality and valuable
Gilgit Baltistan is the home of 1.5 million citizens, from Hunza to Gilgit, from Skradu to Kharamang. Gilgit Baltistan is the home of the students
The introduction of AI in Education and on the internet has helped individuals like myself to get some clarity. Though AI has its harms, I
On the 15th of October, International White Cane Day, Gilgit Baltistan’s Goodwill Movement conducted a webinar for People with Visual Impairments moderated by Mehwish Sarwar.
Fawad Alam Khan, a young gentleman with visual impairments, plays the Rubab ( Dam Ham Dam Ali Ali – Fawad). Born in the region of
On the 10th of October, the Social Welfare Department of Gilgit Baltistan issued a job vacancy notice, which we received today. This notice should be
On Sunday, the 15th of October 2023, the world will celebrate White Cane Safety Day. What is White Cane Safety Day? President Johnson initiated White
There are two main types of communication causes like ours use: verbal and non-verbal. Verbal communication involves using words to share information with other people
We stand united in condemning the negligence of Special Education Department officials, whose lack of facilities in special education Chilas led to a tragic incident
Yesterday, in front of millions of people who knowingly or unknowingly saw how a victim of domestic abuse was pushed to the ground by his
Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring peaks of the Himalayas and Karakoram, Gilgit-Baltistan is often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty: however, beneath the serene landscapes and
We always grew up with the quote ‘ there is a time and a place ‘ for a particular situation or scenario. It depends on
In our commitment to inclusivity, we celebrate the remarkable journey of two brothers from the same household who have overcome the challenges of not being
In an economy like Pakistan, all economic resources must be pooled to stabilize the financial system. An economy dictates how a country will progress, rather
On the 4th of September, the CEO of The Mehnaz Fatima Foundation, Ms Tahira Sher, with her team, visited the Goodwill Skills Development Centre. Ms.
We saw this LinkedIn Post about how people are said to be uncomfortable with disability. Rivera’s post and what was written in it reflected, if
Many past sociologists have contested whether one’s environment (nurture) or whether one’s genetic code influences one’s life chances (nature). Whether you are on either side
If there is one place where global society learned its structures, it was Rome, home of the Romans. The Roman Civilisation, modern-day Italy has historical
After their latest visit to Gilgit Baltistan, Amtul Akthar, Chairperson of the Amna Begum Community Welfare Trust, called upon the Chief Executive Officer Ghulam Muhammad
The journey towards building an inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs) demands a proactive and comprehensive approach. One pivotal aspect of this approach is
I was recently invited to the event Our Care About Us: Disabled People and Social Care event on Thursday, 10th August 2023, organized by the Glasgow Disability Alliance,
Another question that is regularly asked is if the organization’s officials do not have the appropriate qualifications working on the ground, how can they pursue
This article is dedicated to those who want a more explicit message of the vision of Team GBGM for Disabled People. Due to the conventional
The Goodwill Movement, a student-led initiative, is making remarkable strides in fostering inclusivity and empowerment for the disabled youth of Gilgit Baltistan. By providing a
Looks and appearance majorly influence human beings’ actions . They know their actions when someone says, ‘ I am only human.’ The last article, which
The Key to liaising with A Non-Profit Organization in Pakistan is whether they meet specific goals and objectives. The Government of Pakistan defines our organization
A disability certificate is an official document issued by the Social Welfare Department to persons with disabilities, certifying their condition and the level of disability
What is Science? How can it be used as a tool? If one were to say what Science is, one would define it as the
In the Podcast by Glasgow Disablity Alliance, I realized that Persons with Disablities must express their voice more clearly and bluntly. While I do not
I want to thank Jamila Shaikh of The Glasgow Disablity Alliance for giving me the honor of writing a review on the Glasgow Disability Alliance
President Farhan and his team of the Goodwill Movement, recently presided over a crucial meeting with the responsible members of the Amna Begum Welfare Trust,
As the Pakistani poet Habib Jalib said, ‘ I refuse to acknowledge, I refuse to accept.’ Not to misrepresent Jalib, but perhaps he didn’t realize
Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) has actively participated in activities to create awareness about visually impaired persons. On the 13th of July, PFFB visited Goodwill
Let’s join our hands in prayer and support for a truly remarkable young artist, Fawad! At just 11 years old, Fawad has not let his
Belated Salgirah Mubarak to all the Ismaili community members around the world! Many will celebrate the Aga Khan’s work, which Ismailies call their Hazir Imam.
If we can not compete within the circle, why bother competing? Why should one get an opportunity if one can not strive to work hard?
This is a more formal article addressing disability rights activists around the globe. We are reporting today about the situation of Persons with Disablities in
We, as disabled people, identify that there is a social contagion for Persons with Disablities in Gilgit Baltistan, but what are the barriers? Anecdotal evidence
My earlier articles have outlined the basic steps toward ethical governance. However, what ethics is can be debated. The world that we live in is
Now that we have defined what ethical governance should look like, I want to refocus on which actors, both state and nonstate, can play a
After meeting Anas Sarwar yesterday, I had some more reflections I thought would be helpful to share with people who interact with Persons with Disabilities
On the request of the CEO of Gilgit Baltistan’s Goodwill Movement – GBGM, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Baig was hosted by Mr Anas Sarwar, local Scottish
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful. I wish everyone a happy Eid (wherever there are) and wish you and your
The economic budget which has been presented poses challenges and threats for the PWD community in Gilgit Baltistan, no doubt about that. However, as I
The recent passage of the budget by the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly once again highlights a concerning pattern regarding the treatment of disabled individuals in the region.
Disabled people are just as human as abled people, but the way that disabled people are treated is dependent upon one’s culture. As explored in
