Collaborations

Over the years, KDSP has been fortunate to join hands with incredible partners, sponsors, organizations, and supporters — each playing a vital role in advancing our mission for individuals with Down syndrome.

Whether through events, strategic collaborations, or ongoing support, these alliances have helped us create a more inclusive, empowered world — one step at a time.

We are proud to recognize and celebrate those who walk this journey with us.

Thank you for believing in our cause.

Education Partners

Down Syndrome Education International (DSE)

Collaboration with DSE has been indispensable in helping KDSP pioneer the Project for Inclusive Education (PIE). In future, KDSP will continue benefiting from the knowledge and expertise of professionals at DSE in order to expand the scope of PIE.

Ziauddin University – College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (ZU- CSLHS)

KDSP collaborated with CSLHS in 2017 to benefit from the expertise and supervision of trained therapists for its regular Speech Therapy Clinics.

Gymboree Play & Music Pakistan

KDSP collaborated with Gymboree Play & Music Pakistan in the year 2017 to conduct monthly sessions for children with Down syndrome at KDSP.

Healthcare Partners

Down Syndrome Association Houston (DSAH)

KDSP collaborated with DSAH in 2014 to jointly conduct activities and events to benefit the Down syndrome community and to exchange knowledge and information related to Down syndrome.

Reach Pediatric Therapy Centre

KDSP collaborated with Reach Pediatric Therapy Centre to provide professional networking opportunities for therapists working with children in Down syndrome in Pakistan and to offer online informational sessions for parents of children with Down syndrome.

Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)

KDSP collaborated with AKUH in 2017 to introduce a one-stop health solution to facilitate children with Down syndrome and their parents. Prior to this, parents would struggle to find trained specialists who were able to look after the health challenges faced by their children with Down syndrome. With the launch of Down Syndrome Clinic at AKUH, this issue was streamlined and parents are now able to bring their children to see different specialists in one clinic.

The Indus Hospital

KDSP has collaborated with The Indus Hospital to increase awareness about Down syndrome, improve access to quality health care and services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and to foster inclusion in the society. Mr. Ali Allawala, Chief Executive Officer of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program and Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Chief Executive of the Indus Health Network signed the Memorandum of Understanding. The ceremony was held on August 22, 2019 at The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus.