Yumna Ikram is a visually impaired computer science graduate and disability rights activist. Her life began as a sighted child, but at the age of three, her parents began noticing changes in her behavior, indicating something was amiss with her vision. Although her father sought numerous medical opinions, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment led to Yumna completely losing her vision at the age of four. She later enrolled in a special needs school in Karachi, where she emerged as the top student in her class. She then transitioned to a regular school for her matriculation studies.
During this time, Yumna discovered a supportive online community of people facing similar challenges. Sharing inspiration with a friend from India, Yumna pursued software engineering.
After graduating, Yumna began her professional journey, working in software services while simultaneously engaging in disability rights activism.
key achievements
- Co‑founded Inclusive Destiny, a grassroots organization working to enable digital access and civic participation for persons with disabilities
- Actively participates in public seminars and speaker panels promoting equal representation of people with disabilities
- She took part in National Summit for Empowerment of Women with disabilities, organized by ICRC in collaboration with NFWWD
Area of focus
- Digital Inclusion & Assistive
Technology - Disability Equality & Awareness
- Community-Led Inclusion Initiatives