Nohor Initiatives Digital Fellowship 2025 launched to employ 300 people with disabilities from 10 countries 

The Nohor Initiatives Digital Fellowship 2025 has been officially launched to employ 300 people with disabilities across 10 countries, including 50 individuals injured in the July Revolution. 

The programme aims to enhance the quality of life and promote economic independence for people with disabilities through comprehensive training and job placement opportunities.  

The inauguration ceremony took place at the University of Scholars in Banani, Dhaka, in the presence of notable dignitaries and special guests.  

The fellowship offers a 10-month training programme covering diverse fields such as digital marketing, web development, graphic design, video editing, climate change and sustainable development, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Participants will complete two semesters of training via an "e-learning platform" using AI technology, followed by a four-month paid internship, which will pave the way for job placements in companies worldwide.  

The programme will involve 300 participants, with 100 hailing from Bangladesh, including 50 recommended by the July Shahid Smriti Foundation. The remaining fellows will come from Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. This fellowship builds on the success of previous cohorts, including 12 graduates from the inaugural group and 200 participants from nine countries currently in their final semester.  

The launch event was graced by Syed Ahmed Maroof, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Dhaka; Rozimi Abdullah, Acting High Commissioner of Brunei; Professor Jamilun Nessa, Director of Akij Foundation School and College; Ariful Haque Sohan, Vice Chairman of the University of Scholars; actor Tausif Mahbub; social influencer Fatiha Ayat; Farid Khan, founder and executive director of Nohor Initiatives; and Valerie Ann Taylor, Nohor Chairperson. Other distinguished attendees included Dr. Sultan Ahmed, founding director of Al-Manar Hospital, and Nahida Sultana, HM Atif Wafik, Rony Shah, and Shuvo Mohammad Al-Amin.  

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic cake-cutting event by people with disabilities and invited guests, marking the official launch of the fellowship.  

Daffodil University serves as the learning partner for the fellowship, while Dora's Homemade Cake was the food partner for the event. The initiative exemplifies a significant step toward inclusion and economic empowerment, setting a benchmark for disability-focused programs globally.