Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) Thailand Expand view 37/1 Soi Petchburi 15 Petchburi Rd Bangkok 10400 PATH is an international NGO dedicated to improving health and family planning services in developing countries by the development, adaptation and production of appropriate technological and communication materials. PATH directs an HIV/AIDS education and prevention project for Injecting drug users. It is also developing HIV/AIDS counselling material and workshops for all sectors of society. PATH finances the development of locally produced contraceptives and new testing technology. The resource centre is not open to the public
Surabaya Prosthetic and Orthopaedic (SPO) Indonesia Expand view Jalan Karang Menur II/8 Surabaya SPO asks itself 'how can we help amputees as human beings to attain an easier life'. It aims to secure equal opportunities for amputees in both social and work environments without dicrimination from those who cannot empathise with amputees
Spastics Society of India|National Resource Centre for Inclusion (NRCISS) India Expand view Bandra Reclamation K.C. Marg Bandra (West) Mumbai 400 050 The organisation networks with organisations working towards rehabilitation, including the disabled, cancer and leprosy patients, women and substance abusers. NCCP, SSI has disabled staff and board members. They have a resource centre which is open to the public and an enquiry service which is accessible by letter or telephone http://www.nrcissi.org
National Federation of the Disabled- Nepal (NFD-NEPAL) Nepal Expand view PO Box 9188 Kathmandu NFD aims to empower people with disabilities and increase their participation in social, political, economic and gender-related activities. Its objectives are to raise awareness among politicians, policy-makers, experts and community members for the rights and interests of PWDs; to help organise and uplift PWDs, especially women and children; and to promote relationships among individuals, member organisations and NGOs working for the cause of PWDs. The resource centre is not open to the public
Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSH) Sri Lanka Expand view 191, Dharmapala Mawatha Colombo 07 SLAPSW's aims include: Upkeeping professional standards of social work; Training and research in human resource development; Working with the National Institute of Social Development in Sri Lanka in producing a quality workforce for social development; Produce local social work literature for public education; Undertake community development work in all parts of the country. The SLAPSW resource centre is open to the public
Voluntary Health Services Society (VHSS) Bangladesh Expand view 273 Baitul Aman Housing Society Road No.1, Adabar Shyamoli, Dhaka 1207 VHSS aims to help advance health policies and priority issues in Bangladesh by promoting need orientated activities that are appropriate, realistic and equitable in partnership with NGOs and Government organisations to achieve optimum Health for All. The VHSS resource centre is open to the public
Integrated Social Development Effort (ISDE) Bangladesh Expand view Thana Parishod Road PO Box - Chiringa CC - 4470 Chakaria, Cox's Bazar 47400 ISDE aims to create a positive socio-economic change of the under developed or disadvantaged countries, especially the women and children through awareness raising, health services, non-formal outreach work and more earning through self employment activities.
International Nursing Services Ass, India (INSA/INDIA) India Expand view 5/1 Benson Cross Road Benson Town, Bangalore Karnataka 560046 The organisation trains trainers to establish need based health development and AIDS prevention projects in remote areas of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The training programmes conducted offer follow-up services to each trainee in their place of work and establishes a long term relationship with the trainee. The training programme deals with all aspects of health.
NWWC Health Education Centre India Expand view Vahithabhavan Arriyancode Ottasekharamangalam PO Pin 695125, TVPM, Kerala PADS work towards world peace and disarmament through poverty eradication, health, development and information gathering and sharing including networking. Resource centre open to the public
Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for|the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) Bangladesh Expand view 3/8 Block-F Lalmatia, Mohammadpur Dhaka-1207 The aim of SARPV is to build a barrier-free environment for disabled people and to ensure their equal rights and opportunities in the main stream of social life. Its objectives are to raise awareness about disability isses in society; generate and explore employment opportunities; enable socio-economic rehabilitation; and establish equal rights and opportunities. SARPV runs an inclusive school, and has a library that is for SARPV staff and library members (see website for details) http://www.sarpv.net
Mount Horeb Glory Ministry (Individual) India Expand view House 1-3-447/A/3 Kavadiguda Hyderabad 500080 The Ministry aims to undertake social service works by opening social service camps to serve the poor and deserving; mainly rural folk. Priorities are: HIV/AIDS prevention activitites and medical aid; Public health education centres and information exchange programmes
Association for Welfare of the Handicapped (AWH) India Expand view P O Box 59, M'Square Complex Pavamani Road Calicut 673 001 Kerala The mission of AWH is facilitating rebabilitation of people with all kinds of disabilities, the welfare of women in distress and children. The AWH resource centre is open to the public http://www.awhonline.org
Pusat Rehabilitasi Yakkum Indonesia Expand view P O Box 6310/YKGD Gondolayu, Yogyakarta 55233 A Pusat Rehabilitasi YAKKUM is a social, non governmental, Christian Foundation which provides assistance in the rehabilitation of the physically disabled children and young adults of poor families in any way which will eventually help them to be self-standing and become economically useful members of the family and community http://www.yakkumcraft.com
Movement for Rural Emancipation (MORE) India Expand view V/357-A Appa Rao Gardens Madanapalle, Chittor District Andhra Pradesh 517 325 Aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities (PWD), empower them and ensure their integration into mainstream society. Its specific goals are to carry out and develop CBR; to lobby for and ensure that the rights of PWDs are met; to take up training programmes and pilot research in CBR; and to network with other groups/agencies with a view to enhance CBR
Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD) Pakistan Expand view 111 Ferozepur Road Lahore-54600 The aims and objectives of PSRD are to undertake activities for the welfare of physically handicapped persons in order to give them self-respect and to enable them to be self-supporting citizens and, also, to adopt preventative measures against physical disabilities. The PSRD run a 105 bed orthopaedic hospital
