Mondelez Pakistan and NOWPDP Partner to Empower Persons with Disabilities Through Skills Training Program
Karachi: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusion, empowerment and sustainable livelihoods, Mondelez Pakistan has partnered with the Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities (NOWPDP) to launch a specialized culinary skills training program for persons with disabilities at NOWPDP’s Center of Excellence for Disability Inclusion in Karachi.
In the first phase, the initiative aims to empower 20 persons with practical skills in cooking, baking and professional chef skills, enabling employment in cafés and restaurants or the creation of independent food ventures. The training is inclusive of design, catering to individuals with physical, hearing, speech and visual disabilities. The curriculum will also focus on food safety, confidence building, teamwork and professional kitchen practices to ensure holistic development and long-term employability.
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Speaking about the partnership, Usama Majeed – Head of Corporate & Government Affairs from Mondelez Pakistan said, “At Mondelez, we believe meaningful inclusion begins with creating equitable opportunities. Through this partnership with NOWPDP, we aim to empower persons from underrepresented communities with practical skills that can lead to sustainable careers and a greater participation in the economy.”
Maaz Tanveer – GM Development from NOWPDP added, “This collaboration reflects our shared vision of building an inclusive Pakistan where persons with disabilities have access to dignified livelihood opportunities. Culinary arts offer immense potential for creativity, entrepreneurship and employment, and we are proud to partner with Mondelez Pakistan in enabling this journey for our trainees.”
The initiative represents another step toward fostering inclusive workforce development in Pakistan while strengthening pathways for economic empowerment and self-reliance among persons with disabilities.
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