Odhikar Chai Protobondhi Unnoyon Sangstha (OCPUS)

Odhikar Chai Protobondhi Unnoyon Sangstha (OCPUS) is a Disabled Peoples Organization (DPO) working in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh. The organization was established on 04 November 2004 Being started involving 20 persons with disabilities with support from ADD International Bangladesh now the organization has total 1090 members; among them male … … and female … … . The organization implements its activities ensuring equal participation of men and women with disabilities. According the bylaws of the organization there are 280 members in its General Committee and 7 members are in the Executive Committee. The organizational activities are implemented by the staff and volunteers following the directives of the General Secretary/ Executive Director. Through the direct involvement of the men and women with disabilities, the organization is working to promote rights of persons with disabilities and improving their lives with supports from government and non-government organizations. Besides, the organization is striving for partnership with the mainstreaming organizations for Disability Inclusion in their programs through ensuring active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities as well as providing capacity building and technical assistance.