Improved Livelihoods for People with Disabilities through Safe Grant-Making

Implementing Partner: Leonard Cheshire Disability International

Funding Period: January 2010 – December 2012

Amount: $937,510

Purpose: Build the institutional capacity of small organizations in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan to provide services for people with disabilities.

• Ten to fifteen community-based organizations will have their capacity built to support people with disabilities in accessing livelihood opportunities. They will receive sub-grants of up to $50k for this purpose.
• Over 1,500 people with disabilities will benefit directly from the activities of the sub-grantees, while many more will benefit from wider improvements in social conditions and the increased capacity of organizations that work on their behalf.
• The small grants methodology will be evaluated by the Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre (Leonard Cheshire Disability's research center based at University College London) for further improvement and dissemination within academic circle

This project provides opportunities for grassroots organizations in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan to significantly improve the livelihoods of people with disabilities. This will be achieved through a safe grant making mechanism that incorporates close guidance and monitoring, as well as the provision of technical expertise and support for capacity building. As a result of the project, people with disabilities in the province will be empowered to participate more fully and equally in social and economic life.