REHABILITATION EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT

Empowering Lives
Transforming Communities

ARPD is a nonprofit dedicated to delivering essential rehabilitation, education, vocational, and humanitarian programs for marginalized communities.

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50K+ Patients

Successfully rehabilitated through our core programs.

1000+ Prosthetics & Orthotics

Custom-made mobility aids provided for free.

Professional Care

Experienced therapists. Genuine care. Real results.

A Legacy of Empowerment

Registered NGO: DSW/KPK/208-KPK | Serving Since 1986

The Association for the Rehabilitation of the Physically Disabled (ARPD) is a legally registered nonprofit organization in Pakistan, dedicated to the holistic empowerment of marginalized communities. Since our founding in 1986, we have grown from a small community initiative into an established institution delivering rehabilitation, education, and humanitarian services to communities in need.

Our work spans rehabilitation and clinical care, prosthetics & orthotics, inclusive education, vocational skills training, community relief, and para sports — reaching thousands of beneficiaries annually across multiple provinces. By addressing the full spectrum of human need, ARPD is building a more equitable, dignified, and inclusive Pakistan for all.

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ARPD's Empowerment Programs

Empowering marginalized communities through structured and professional interventions.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Physical, speech, occupational, and psychological therapies tailored to each individual's needs — working together to support recovery, build independence, and improve quality of life over the long term.

Orthopedic Workshop

A specialized workshop producing custom prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility aids — all provided free of cost to individuals who would otherwise have no access to these devices.

Outreach Disability Camps

Free outreach camps bringing rehabilitation/disability services to remote communities — including on-site assessments, physiotherapy, mobility aid referrals, medicine distributions, and referrals for in-patient care at ARPD's rehabilitation center.

Inclusive Education

A free inclusive school system welcoming children with and without disabilities from marginalized backgrounds — providing free education, uniforms, books, and supplies in an accessible and supportive learning environment.

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Vocational Training Program

Free vocational training for marginalized women and persons with disabilities in tailoring, cosmetology, jewelry-making, and embroidery — building practical skills and fostering financial independence.

Community Relief

Delivering food security, clean water well installations, shelter, clothing, essential relief supplies, and financial aid to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities — including emergency response during floods and natural disasters.

Paralympics

A competitive para sports program engaging persons with disabilities in adaptive sports — with active participation in provincial tournaments organized by the Directorate General of Sports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — fostering physical well-being, confidence, and social inclusion.

Mayo Hospital Partnership

Through a formal MOU with Mayo Hospital, Lahore, ARPD now offers a dedicated Cerebral Palsy Center along with free prosthetic, orthotic, and rehabilitation services to underserved patients across Punjab province.

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Strategic Partnership

Meet Our Primary International Funding Partner

A trusted collaboration helping transform lives across Pakistan through compassion, transparency, and sustainable support.

U.S. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Helping Hearts, Caring Souls (HHCS)

ARPD's work is made possible in large part through its partnership with Helping Hearts, Caring Souls (HHCS), a U.S.-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID: 47-4419059) founded by Anjum Anwar.

HHCS was established to mobilize charitable support from donors across the United States for underserved communities in Pakistan. Under a formal Memorandum of Understanding, HHCS raises and manages tax-deductible donations in the U.S. and channels those funds to ARPD in support of rehabilitation, education, vocational training, and community relief initiatives.

This partnership is built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to human dignity. Together, HHCS and ARPD ensure that every donation creates meaningful impact for individuals and families who need it most.

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Compassionate Guidance

Messages from Our Leadership

The driving vision behind our commitment to a barrier-free Pakistan.

President's Message

"Compassion, I have always believed, is the language of the heart — spoken through acts of kindness."
Having left Pakistan at a young age and spending over 30 years in the United States, I grew to deeply appreciate the blessings life had given me. That awareness never left me. It drove me to found Helping Hearts, Caring Souls (HHCS) in the United States, and upon returning to Pakistan, to serve as President of ARPD. I envision a world where every individual, regardless of their physical abilities or background, enjoys equal opportunities and a life of dignity. That vision is what unites everything we do. I implore you to open your hearts and join us — for the true measure of a society's greatness lies not in its wealth, but in the generosity of its people. Together, we can make a difference.

Anjum Anwar

President ARPD / Founder HHCS

Anjum Anwar

Leading with Compassion

Waseem Saleem

Directing Impact & Social Inclusion

Project Director's Message

At ARPD, everything we do comes back to one belief: that every person deserves to live with dignity and independence — regardless of their ability. What keeps me going is the people we serve. Seeing the difference our work makes in someone's life — the way it opens doors that were once closed — that's what this is all about. We are a team of people who genuinely care. Staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters, all working toward the same goal: a more inclusive society where no one is left behind. To everyone we serve, and to everyone who supports our mission from near and far — thank you. Your trust means everything to us. There is still much to be done, and we are here to help."