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Taking the ‘DIS’ out of ‘DISABILITY’Since 1991
for Intellectually Challenged Peoplewww.kvtc.org.uk
Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC)
Reg: DSW-SS830 (1991) Tax Exemption Certificate No.: CIT/COSV/2004/2005/226 Date: 23/12/2006Registered under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1961
Irfan Ahmed
Major Issues Before KVTC:
Suffered from moderate Intellectual Disabilities further impeded by Speech Impairment
Under pressure from parents expectations who compared him with his normal siblings.
A tense relationship with his father, when Irfan couldn’t ‘measure up’.
Socially maligned at school and home. Developed serious confidence & communication problems as a result.
His life after KVTC’s Intervention:
Joined the centre in 1994. Almost Immediate positive response to the environment
Found his confidence & self-esteem by excelling in various vocational skills
Became more socially active, efficient, & able to perform well under pressure
Earned major accolades in Sports & Athletics
Started his first paid job at a fast food restaurant in 2000
Currently working at a large local bakery that made him a better offer
Happily married & content
Zehra Abbasi
Major Issues Before KVTC:
Suffered from moderate Intellectual Disabilities
Condition worsened due to tragic death of father in a car accident.
Intense behavioural problems created from an insecure environment at home that included financial problems
Was not showing any improvement after spending time at many SEN schools in Karachi
After KVTC’s Intervention:
We targeted her social skills & confidence as key factors to be improved first
With time, Zehra showed keen interest in Sports & Athletics activities & became one of the Leading sports figures for Special Olympics Pakistan
1995 - Represented Pakistan in the USA as part of the Pakistan basketball team & won a Bronze medal
2007 - Represented Pakistan in the China in the World Games as part of the Pakistan Table Tennis team. She won 1 Gold medal & 1 Silver medal
Successful Job Internships at British Council & Gul Ahmed Textiles PVT LTD. Currently working as assistant teacher in 3 Skills: Grooming, Tailoring, & Machine Embroidery.
Saad Latif
Major Issues Before KVTC:
Suffered from mild-moderate Intellectual Disabilities
Enrolled in 7 different schools but did not respond positively to any environment.
Very shy, insecure, & hesitant personality. Unable to participate in any group activity & suffered from a very short attention span
Confidence further worsened when he saw his siblings progress through life, leaving him stuck in the same monotonous academic studies in other institutes
After KVTC’s Intervention:
Joined KVTC in 2005. Initially hesitant to get involved in any activity because of his previous bad experiences at school
Through counselling, it took 3 months for him to start showing interest in vocational skills & other activities at the centre.
Soon, it was discovered that he had great potential & a natural aptitude for ICT and academics more advanced than most other trainees at KVTC
Our advanced social integration program, The Rising Club, helped him truly realize his potential & improved his interpersonal skills
Within 3 years of joining KVTC, he was selected by HSBC Bank Middle East PLC for a full-time job as an Office Assistant, where he is employed currently.
KVTC® is a rehabilitation centre for Intellectually Challenged (IC) people.
It imparts the knowledge and skills needed for children, teens, & adults with Learning difficulties (LD) &/or Mental Retardation (MR) gain success in the community as well as in their personal lives
What is KVTC?
What do we do?
Since its establishment in 1991, KVTC has proved with unparalleled success that intellectually challenged people can learn trade, hold jobs, earn livelihoods and live independently
Annual Objectives
Secure well-paying jobs for at least 20 graduating trainees
Provide rehabilitation for over 140 trainees at the centre & 20 in home-based programs improving their co-existence with their families & society in general
To parallel the chances of an intellectually challenged person for employment with that of a regular person by raising awareness across society
What Kind of Jobs?
Graduating Trainees find gainful employment on occupations ranging from simple, manual jobs to office jobs in multi-national companies
Shehzore Aziz working at Mr.Burger, a fast food
chain in Pakistan
Hasan Shahbaz working at a local Paint Shop Saad Latif working in the
HR dept at HSBC Bank Middle East PLC
How do we do it?By effectively utilizing the knowledge & expertise of:
• that form KVTC’s General Body & convert them into ideas & activities that actually work for the 140 children & adults under our care.
Senior doctors including Psychiatrists & Psychologists
Special educators
Philanthropists
Legal professionals &
Business leaders
KVTC’s Framework
Rehabilitation
Awareness & Knowledge
Sharing
Internship Programs
Job Placement & Follow-up
Services
R&D
Crisis Intervention
KVTC’s Framework
Some of our Friends & Partners
Our Rehabilitation ProgramEach trainee’s IEP & IVP is designed by staff & other relevant people (educationalists, psychologists, psychiatrists, Special Educators, therapists, family)
These Individualized Plans are then implemented primarily by KVTC trained staff, volunteers (including internees from universities), and the Trainee’s family
Few of the Vocational Skills at KVTC
Grooming & Hairstyling
Candle-making Carpentry
Block PrintingCooking & Home
EconomicsICT – Software &
Hardware
What have we done so far?
Over 450 IC people have found gainful employment through our Job Placement services
Over 10,000 IDPs given psychiatric treatment since 1993. Currently, 1200 patients from Pakistan’s earthquake & flood-affected areas are under our care
Comprehensive rehabilitation services provided since 1991 that improved the lives of 2000 trainees (approximately) under our care & their families
Enhanced employment opportunities for IC people by raising awareness throughout the country
Won almost 1000 medals in Special Olympics
Rare HonoursThe only SEN school in Pakistan to be chosen for British Council’s Global Pilot of Job Attachments for People with Learning Difficulties 2005
The only SEN school in Pakistan to be chosen to participate in the International Inspirations program, a legacy project by British Council, UK Sport, UNICEF, & other prolific partners
The most comprehensive rehabilitation program in Pakistan for SEN persons
Contributions to Pakistan1st functional Vocational Training Centre in Pakistan for Intellectually Challenged people
1st On-job Training program for Intellectually Challenged people in Pakistan
1st institute to implement Individual Education Plan system for Special Needs (SEN) children
1st fully functional sheltered workshop for intellectually Challenged persons in Pakistan
The 1st Training Hostel for Intellectually Challenged people in Pakistan
More Contributions1st gift shop in Karachi dedicated solely to items made exclusively by intellectually challenged people
1st international student exchange program involving IC people
1st to start corporate sector Internships for Intellectually Challenged People
1st Montessori Program for Intellectually Challenged People in Pakistan
1st Advanced Social Integration program for IC People, The Rising Club, focusing on development of practically used interpersonal & social skills
Events Years Athletes Gold Silver Bronze Total
City Games
1992-2008 460 188 166 166 520
National Games
1993-2011 263 123 140 90 353
World Games
1995-2007 18 13 11 12 32
Summary 1992-2011 741 324 317 268 905
KVTC & The Special OlympicsKVTC has achieved prominent results representing Pakistan at the Special Olympics since 1992, just a year after inception
Is All of This Necessary?IC people are a significant 8% of Pakistan’s population
This may rise due to high rates of inter-family marriages, lack of proper healthcare & awareness about prevention measures
They are the most marginalized & vulnerable people in the country
The barriers to education are widened when its comes to disabled or intellectually challenged children
For an estimated 600,000 IC people in Karachi, there are only 30-35 SEN schools with a collective capacity of a mere 10-15000 people
Despite a long history of SEN schools, Pakistan today still lacks facilities that provide disabled people with practical training & knowledge that would enable them to survive in the real world independently
Why Vocational Training (VET)?
People with disabilities have the right to work, but they must be given the means to enable them to exercise that right.
• earn a livelihood• enjoy social contacts• gain self-esteem
Global studies & our efforts have proved that disabled people are no less efficient or productive than anyone else.
Disabled persons want and need to work to:
Throughout the world, inclusive VET is being realized as a crucial part of school curricula in response to global labour market needs
The 2011-12 Budget at a Glance
Total Expected Income (Based on 2010-11)
PKR 15,385,000
Total Budgeted Expenses PKR 24,063,380
Deficit Needed to be Financed PKR 8,678,380
Deficit per month PKR 723,198
Over 1800 students on
the waiting listUnder
training - 140
Currently Housing at Al Rehman
training hostel - 30
Annual budget 2011-12, PKR
24,063,380 (USD 267,371)
Maximum student
capacity - 120
Total cost Rehabilitating, 1
trainee= PKR 14,323 per month
Total on jobs - 450
Current Facts
Urgent NeedsKVTC, like other such organizations, is mostly reliant on charity and the economic downturn in Pakistan has hit us very hard, as our trainee sponsors, benefactors, & donors feel the financial pinch
With ever-worsening economic conditions, our situation is only going to get worse, so we need help as soon as possible
TransportationKVTC’s transportation vehicles have withered beyond repair and need to be replaced immediately
The rising cost of fuel and the necessity to lighten the economic burdens of trainees has left KVTC with little capital for maintenance
Budgeted fuel cost for 2011-12
Repair and Maintenance Budget 2011-12
PKR 2,280,000USD 25,333
PKR 800,000USD 8,889
Transport Vehicles needed to replace the irreparable ones
Vehicle (s) Required
Quantity Price in PKR*
Price in USD
Toyota Hilux(4x2) Pick-
up Truck
2 1,549,000 17,405
Toyota Hiace Van
1 1,500,000 16,854
Qualified SEN Teachers
Qualified Personnel are integral to our success
• SEN Teachers are trained to work with children and people who have learning difficulties/disabilities that make it harder for them to learn or access education
• KVTC has the reputation of a ‘finishing school’ for new graduates and experienced teachers seriously wanting to pursue or advance their careers in special education.
To maintain its high service standards, KVTC needs to be able to pay market level salaries & wages demanded by qualified SEN teachers
How Can You Help?Sponsor a trainee – PKR 14,323 (USD 159) per month
• covers professional staff salaries, training material, transport, awareness activities (crucial for job placement), and overheads
Sponsor a Special Educator – PKR 26,500 (USD 294) per month
• Covers salaries, on-job training, transport, course material, workshops, and overheads
Volunteer your time – You can:
• Help out in academic classes or skill departments• Teach the children new skills• Help in awareness & fund-raising activities
Join our Awareness Campaign Formally initiated in 2007 with the help of Give2Asia Foundation
Our continual endeavour to advance the acceptance & empowerment of intellectually challenged people in Pakistan
Charity bazaars/exhibitions and Psychiatric Camps
Concerts, Talent Shows & other Fund-raisers
Reaching larger audiences through TV/Radio, print & other electronic media including the internet (social media)
Celebrity Visits & Events
Training workshops for Special Educators, caregivers, & other professionals
Student Internship & Fund-Raising Projects
Join us in activities like:
Support the children by granting them employmentHelp us achieve our annual goal of finding gainful employment for at least 20 graduating trainees each year
KVTC guarantees their professionalism & dedication based on years of successful job placements and follow up services
ContactAddress: P-10 Commercial Avenue, Phase IV, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan 75500
Ph: +92 (0)21-35882920/35382204 +92 (0)321-8267326
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kvtc1991 Twitter: @kvtc1991