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Down Syndrome International

Org #32053
Vetted since 2015 Site Visit Verified
1993
year founded
$24,268
raised on GlobalGiving
10
years fundraising
6
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome worldwide and promote their inherent right to be accepted and included as valued and equal members of society. We aim to: Provide information, support and resources to people with Down syndrome, their families, supporters and the professionals who work with them with specific focus on developing countries. Represent people with Down syndrome with a single global voice and encourage international communication and cooperation. Raise awareness about Down syndrome and the potential of people with Down syndrome to contribute and live valued lives in the community.

Project Leaders
Andrew Boys
Andrew Boys
Nathan Rowe
Nathan Rowe
Anna Sands
Anna Sands
Kate Burhouse
Kate Burhouse
Russell Watkins
Russell Watkins
Team
Andrew Boys, Helen Powell, Ruth Jones, Nathan Rowe, Russell Watkins, Kate Burhouse, Anna Sands, Simon Okwii, Chris Barnes, Robin Gibson, Emma Bishop
Organization Information
Langdon Down Centre
2A Langdon Park
Teddington, TW11 9PS
United Kingdom
01392 357554
Organization Information
Langdon Down Centre
2A Langdon Park
Teddington, TW11 9PS
United Kingdom
01392 357554

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

World Down Syndrome Day Events

By Robin Gibson | Inclusion and Self-Advocacy Lead

Dear Supporter, Thank you for being part of something truly special. Every year on March 21st, the world comes together for World Down Syndrome Day. This year, thanks to supporters like you, we were... Read the full report ›

Global Self-Advocacy Research: An Update

By Robin Gibson | Inclusion and Self-Advocacy Lead

At Down Syndrome International (DSi), we want people with Down syndrome to be included in important decisions about their lives. But in many countries, this still does not happen. To help change... Read the full report ›

The DSi Self-Advocacy Network Grows Stronger

By Robin Gibson | Inclusion and Self-Advocacy Lead

Thank you for your continued support! We have been busy working on self-advocacy projects with our network.  DSi Self Advocacy Network Group We held our first meetings for a new working group... Read the full report ›
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