Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan
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Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan
Nothing about us without us
The formal Khadhar ceremony for the appointment of Mr. Kinley Wangchu to the post of Acting Executive Director was held on 22nd April, 2023. The appointment ceremony was attended by the board of directors, technical members, management team, family members, development partners, and individual well-wishers of Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan-DPO
A week-long Bhutanese Sign Language Course was conducted with the participation of 15 enthusiastic youths. These individuals, recent graduates of Class 12 and undergraduate students currently on vacation break, engaged in a comprehensive learning experience aimed at enhancing their communication skills and fostering inclusivity within the community. The primary objective of the program was to promote inclusivity, embrace diversity, and enhance communication…
The DPOB recently organized a two-day Disability Equality Training (DET) program in Phuentsholing, with a focus on stakeholders from various ministries and financial institutions. The primary objective of the DET program was to heighten awareness and understanding of disability-related issues among participants, fostering inclusivity within their respective ministries and institutions. Through meticulously designed training sessions, participants were equipped with the necessary knowledge…
Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan is pleased to announce the interview result for the position of Program Officer. Click here for details: Interview Result for Program Officer
Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates who have made it to the final interview round for the post of Program Officer. Click here for details: Shortlisted Candidates for the Position of Program Officer
Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan-DPO is please to announce the following vacancy: ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ง๐ถ๐๐น๐ฒ: Program Officer ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Thimphu ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐: Minimum Bachelors Degree ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ก๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐: 01 ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: Applicant with experience will be preferred ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐: Interested applicants who meet the eligibility critera may apply with: Academic Transcript (Degree, Class XII and X) CV Citizenship Identity Card Security…
To mainstream disability initiatives in plans, policies, and programs in all sectors. In collaboration with UNICEF, DPOB conducted the orientation of the national policy for persons with disabilities through two-day Disabilities Equality Training at Trashigang recently. The program had been specifically targeted to district head sectors in six Eastern Region which has reported the highest number of disabilities; unfortunately, there is a…
The Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan-DPO with support from the UNFPA in Bhutan has produced the first-ever Disability Inclusive Calendar in Bhutan that focuses on the needs of the persons with blindness and low vision community. This calendar is designed with Braille and large print text feature to provide easy access to important events and dates for daily life. The calendar is a…
The second batch of 30 persons with disabilities has now begun their four-month training (15 PWDs each) on Tailoring and ICT at Institute of Advanced Tailoring and Fashion Design and Athang Training Academy, respectively, to build self-esteem and self-reliance, enabling jobseekers with disabilities to be independent, confident, and contributing members of society. Mrs. Tshering Lhamo, Chief Program Officer of Skills Development Division…
Every 3rd of December is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities…