Financial Aid Program for Differently-Abled Individuals
Financial Aid Program for Differently-Abled Individuals: Millions of people in Pakistan suffer from various physical disabilities, who face severe difficulties in carrying out the basic activities of daily life. These people not only face emotional and financial difficulties, but their right to live with respect in society is often taken away. In such a situation, Pakistan Baitul Mal (PBM) has taken a revolutionary step for all those disabled people who cannot move or suffer from any physical disability. PBM’s “Special Friends Project” (SFP) has brought new hope in the lives of these people.
What if a Disabled Person Gets a Wheelchair, that too With Dignity?
Just think! If a person who has been disabled for years and is forced to sit in one place, gets a standard or customized wheelchair how can his life change? He can get an education, get a job, become a support for his family, and even set an example for others. This is the aim of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal: not only to provide assistance to the disabled, but also to empower them.
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Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Special Friends Project (SFP)
For the first time ever in Pakistan, PBM has granted the title of “Special Friends” to families that include one or more persons with disabilities (PWDs). Under this project:
- A family with one disabled person will be given a financial assistance of Rs. 20,000 per year
- Families with two or more persons with disabilities (PWDs) will receive an annual grant of Rs. 30,000.
- Additionally, standard and customized assistive devices including wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes, and prosthetic limbs will be provided.
Key Objectives of IFA Policy
Immediate improvement in the lives of persons with disabilities:
- Rapid access to wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes, and artificial limbs
- Promoting economic self-reliance through financial assistance
- Creating an inclusive society that values and respects the full participation of people with disabilities
Types of Facilities and Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Standard Wheelchairs
- Customized Wheelchairs
- Prosthetic Limbs
- Hearing Aids
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Selection Criteria for Special Friends Project
For Financial Assistance:
- Application on the proforma prescribed by PBM with valid CNIC
- B Form (for children)
- Disability Certificate or Disability Monogram on NADRA CNIC
For Standard Wheelchairs:
- Copy of CNIC, B Form (if required)
- Confirmation from Government Hospital, Photograph or Certificate of Disability
Preference given to Senior Citizens (Above 60 years of age)
Customized Wheelchair For Chairs:
- Available only for individuals from 21 selected districts
- Must apply online on PBM website
- CNIC, clear photograph of disability, or disability certificate
For hearing aid or artificial limb:
- Copy of CNIC, application form
- Medical reports and estimate from government hospital
- Withdrawn from Pakistan Baitul Mal
- NOC from Sehat Sahulat Program
Which Districts are Covered?
This facility is available on priority basis in the following districts:
Islamabad, Bhimber, Kotli, Gujranwala, Jhang, Rahim Yar Khan, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Haripur, Lakki Marwat, Tank, South Waziristan, Chagai, Washik, Noshki, Kharan, Sibi, Qila Abdullah, Ziarat, Gilgit.
PBM’s Commitment Guaranteeing a Dignified Life
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is not just providing financial assistance, but is offering a complete social welfare model, where people with disabilities are being made independent in education, health, employment, and other aspects of life. PBM’s message is clear:
“People with disabilities are our responsibility, and we will not leave them alone.”
Conclusion
This is not just a program, but an attempt to bring a new dawn to the lives of millions of people with disabilities. PBM’s Special Friends Project is an initiative that the entire nation should appreciate. If every institution and individual becomes a part of this mission, Pakistan can truly become a country where every person, regardless of their physical disability, can live a life of dignity and complete independence.