Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme (CAMP) is a national non-profit and non-governmental organization established and registered in May 2002, under the Societies Act of 1860 (Registration No. 192/5/2946). We work with some of the most underprivileged communities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan; responding to emergencies, improving access to quality health and education, creating livelihood opportunities and working closely with communities and government departments to promote human rights, peace and security.(Read more about CAMP)
“Just when I was losing hope…”
My name is Haq Nawaz and I come from Mohalla Doda in Union Council Shinkiari of District Mansehra. I am 35 years old, married with two daughters and a son.
In 1995 I had a bad road accident which left both my lower limbs paralyzed. Before the accident, I was working at a shop and earning about four thousand Rupees a month. It was not much but we tried to make ends meet. Whatever little savings we had were spent on my treatment, and I did not have enough to support my family. Times were tough for my family and the future looked bleak.
Just when I was losing hope, a team from the Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme (CAMP), visited my house and interviewed me. Soon after that they referred me to ‘Helping Hand’ rehabilitation center for physiotherapy. I felt much stronger but was still worried about finding work. The CAMP team came back to discuss opportunities for setting up a small business, and we also talked openly about the challenges I was facing with my disability.
The CAMP team referred me to MRDEA for enterprise development training where I learnt how to set up a small scale business. I wanted to set up my own shop after the training course and CAMP was kind enough to give me seed money to start with. CAMP also made a ramp outside the shop so I could get in and out easily.
My shop is located in front of the government and private schools in mohalla Doda. I’m doing great business and earning about twelve thousand Rupees a month, which is blessing for my family!
I will always be thankful to CAMP’s Disability Resource Centre (DRC) for getting me the disability certificate from the government, and helping me set up this business. I am respected by my community and have become a role model for others, all thanks to CAMP’s support!
Iftikhar, a staff member from CAMP’s Disability Resource Centre (DRC) met with Haq Nawaz at his shop.
To support the Disability Resource Centre, please contact us at: camp@camp.org.pk
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