Who We Are

SDA was founded in 1986 by Mr. Zaigham Mahmood Rizvi in Islamabad and since then has provided a platform for the deaf community of Pakistan by empowering the community and its allies to work towards changes and improvements for the betterment of the community. Through its various activities and programs, SDA also enables the creation of unique resources for its members, and the deaf community of Pakistan in general, such as: social, sports, and vocational activities; Pakistan’s first sign language book on computer terminology; campaigning for the employment of deaf members in Banks and companies in Pakistan; and much more. To find out more about how you can be a part of helping this community, please visit the volunteering section of our website.