Karachi, March 31, 2026: Unilever Pakistan Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) to promote the inclusion of members of the Deaf community in the workforce. The initiative will focus on recruitment, training, and workplace integration.
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Under the agreement, FESF’s Deaf Reach network will support Unilever Pakistan in hiring Deaf candidates for the salesforce and extended value chain, while equipping employees and employers with tools for effective workplace communication.
To ensure accessibility, Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) interpretation will be provided during recruitment interviews, and at least two structured PSL training sessions will be held for Unilever staff and supervisors to enable basic communication with Deaf employees.
FESF will also conduct Deaf awareness and sensitization sessions, covering Deaf culture, communication practices, and addressing unconscious bias, aligning with Unilever’s broader Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) agenda.
“At the heart of this partnership is a simple belief—that opportunity should be accessible to all. By working with FESF, we are opening doors for the Deaf community and shaping our workplaces to enable every individual to succeed,” said Munir Hasan, Country Head, Customer Development at Unilever Pakistan.
The programme includes pre-employment training covering workplace readiness, role-specific skills, and communication protocols.
Richard Geary, Founder & Director of FESF, added, “This collaboration enables greater access to dignified employment for Deaf individuals while supporting organizations in becoming more inclusive and accessible.”
Unilever Pakistan continues to advance diversity and inclusion, reinforcing its commitment to equitable opportunities and supportive workplaces for employees from all backgrounds.
