HAPPENING NOW IN ILLINOIS

COMEDY NIGHT FOR A CAUSE - BY TAHAA KAHN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

Comedy Night for a Cause is a special evening of hilarious comedy in Urdu, Hindi, and English, organized by Faisal Malik & Afzal Sodagar featuring New York-based Pakistani American comedian and storyteller Tahaa Kahn, who has also appeared on WGN-TV. Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Zahid Nihari Restaurant, streamwood, IL, for laughter in support of children with autism and disabilities. All proceeds will benefit the National Disability Forum (NDF). more

Our work is guided by core humanitarian principles

Humanity

Impartiality

Independence

We prioritize saving lives, alleviating suffering, and preserving dignity.

Our actions are guided by needs, not external influence.

We support those most in need, without discrimination.

We provide inclusive, people-first solutions across both humanitarian and development contexts.

Inclusive Humanitarian Action

Ensuring emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and early warning systems are accessible to persons with disabilities, older persons, and other at-risk groups.

Community Engagement & Accountability

We listen to communities, engage them in decision-making, and ensure their voices help shape the solutions that affect their lives.

Together for a Better Future

Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF) is a people-centered initiative driven by the belief that every life has equal value. Grounded in humanitarian principles, we work to ensure that all individuals, especially those most vulnerable, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. In both development and emergency contexts, we partner with communities to remove barriers, amplify voices, and create inclusive systems that leave no one behind.

Our Mission

To uphold human dignity and rights by promoting inclusion, protecting the most vulnerable, and enabling equal opportunities through community-driven and sustainable actions.

Compassion, integrity, inclusion, empowerment, and accountability guide everything we do.

Our Vision

Our Values

A compassionate and inclusive world where every individual, especially those affected by crises, can live safely, participate fully, and access opportunities without discrimination.

Capacity Strengthening

At Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF), we equip institutions, responders, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools they need to implement inclusive, rights-based approaches.

Protection & Dignity

At Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF), we champion the rights, safety, and dignity of marginalized populations — particularly in crisis and displacement settings.

At Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF), we support communities not just to recover, but to build lasting resilience against future shocks through inclusive, sustainable interventions.

Sustainable Recovery &

Resilience

At Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF), we work beyond emergencies — strengthening systems, reducing inequalities, and creating opportunities that enable communities to thrive sustainably.

Development Programming

Presence

Chicago, USA: Global Support Hub for Autism & Disability, serving as the bridge for international partnerships, fundraising, and technical support.

At Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF), we are dedicated to building an inclusive society where every individual regardless of ability or background has the chance to flourish.