ANGEl'S CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Angel's center for children with special needs was formed after the founders' experience in raising a child with Down syndrome in Europe. The founders wish to support parents in Uganda who are struggling to cope with raising children in a similar situation. Angel's center has a strong desire to work closely with parents, because we believe families first have to accept and appreciate these children for society to change their perception. Families need to create a conducive environment for these children to grow, for example by bringing them to public places like churches, keeping them in hygienically clean environments and supporting them in their development stages like training them to use toilets, speech therapy and others. The center will provide both practical and technical information to address the common complications of children with Down syndrome by working in partnerships with hospitals and government ministries. Our vision is to see that children with Down syndrome can realize their potential and be fully integrated into society. We will create a platform where parents can freely share their experiences in raising these children and later to be able to advocate for their rights. Our mission is to be the voice and break the silence of Down syndrome in Uganda. We strive to give hope to those who had given up on their children. We need to give the syndrome a human face that despite the disability, these children still remain beautiful, lovely and important social fabric of society.