Skip over main navigation
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Down Syndrome International
  • Search
Donate
Global Contacts
Menu
  • About us
    • Who we are
    • Our impact
    • Meet the team
      • Staff
      • Board of trustees
      • Volunteers
    • Our network
      • Global contacts
      • Our members
      • Member organisations
      • Committees
      • National representatives with Down syndrome
      • Advisors
      • Patrons
    • Our history
    • Annual reports
  • Down syndrome explained
    • What is Down syndrome?
    • New parents
    • Child health
    • Education
    • Adult health
    • Advocacy and human rights
    • Employment
    • Research
    • COVID-19
  • How we help
    • Our work
    • Where we work
    • Current projects
      • Cardiac consensus document
      • COVID-19 response
      • Education guidelines
      • Employment advocacy in Bangladesh
      • Employment advocacy in Africa
      • Explore with CAST
      • Inclusive employment case study and webinars
      • Inclusive participation guidelines
      • Rwanda new organisation
      • Tajikistan Advocacy
    • Global initiatives
    • COVID-19 response
    • World Down Syndrome Day
  • Support our work
    • Donate today
    • Support our Rwanda project
    • Fundraise
      • Fundraise for us
      • Set up Just Giving page
      • Order fundraising pack
      • Our fundraisers
      • Our fundraising events
    • Become a member
    • Volunteer
    • Share your story
  • Latest
    • Global Support blog
    • COVID-19 blog
    • World Down Syndrome Day
      • World Down Syndrome Day blog
      • WDSD Virtual Conference 2020 blog
    • News
    • Events
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • our-impact
  1. About us
  2. Our impact

Our impact

The growth of our network and delivery of our objectives in cooperation with our national and world regional members, is having a positive impact on the lives of people with Down syndrome. 

In numbers

In numbers

A selection of statistics which give a flavour for our impact supporting people with Down syndrome worldwide. Read more

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 26th June, 2020

Author:

Related topics:
  • Our impact
Spending your money

Spending your money

The donations we receive are all used to support our work. See examples of how we spend it and view our annual reports. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2018

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author:

Related topics:
  • Our impact

Turkey self-advocacy

Completed self-advocacy project. An example of how we use your money to build capacity of national organisations to support people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • Our impact
  • Where we work
Accountability, transparency and performance

Accountability, transparency and performance

We are fully accountable to our members, supporters and partners. See how we plan, deliver and update and read our policies. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2018

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author:

Related topics:
  • Our impact
Supporter promise

Supporter promise

See the commitment we make to our supporters to ensure we can meet your expectations. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 4th November, 2018

Author:

Related topics:
  • Our impact
Back to top

Showing 10 of 5

Latest

  • Virtual World Down Syndrome Day Conference

    Virtual World Down Syndrome Day Conference

    Coming soon - Our virtual World Down Syndrome Day Conference and other events for 2021. Click here to sign up for updates.

  • Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

    Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

    We are developing a case study and webinars on best practices in the inclusive employment of persons with intellectual disabilities

  • Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

    Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

    We are supporting self-advocates in Bangladesh to advocate for employment opportunities

  • DSi Education Project  toolkits 1,2&3

    DSi Education Project toolkits 1,2&3

    We are delighted to announce that the first set of toolkits are ready and can be used to help you to get the most out of the Guidelines.

Most read

  • Asia Pacific

    Asia Pacific

  • Europe

    Europe

  • World Down Syndrome Congress

    World Down Syndrome Congress

    The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024.

  • Statement by DSi on the killing of Nathaniel Julius

    Statement by DSi on the killing of Nathaniel Julius

    We hope the tragic death of Nathaniel will lead governments worldwide to take the proactive steps necessary to prevent this from happening again.

  • Middle East

    Middle East

  • About World Down Syndrome Day

    About World Down Syndrome Day

    21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), when the Down syndrome community create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

  • Africa

    Africa

  • Use of terminology

    Use of terminology

    What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.

  • Myths and facts

    Myths and facts

    Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.

  • Cancellation of WDSD events in New York and Geneva due to global COVID-19 situation

    Cancellation of WDSD events in New York and Geneva due to global COVID-19 situation

    It is with deep regret that Down Syndrome International announces today the cancellation of the WDSD conferences in New York and Geneva.

Tag cloud

Adult Health Advocacy and human rights Child Health Education Employment New parents Research

DSi News Sign Up

Contact Us

Find us

Contact us at
Down Syndrome International
7-9 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon,
EX8 1HR, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1395 493108
[email protected]

Registered Office
Down Syndrome International
Langdon Down Centre, 2A Langdon
Park, Teddington, Middlesex, 
TW11 9PS, United Kingdom

Links

  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin

Copyright © 2020 Down Syndrome International.
UK Registered Charity no. 1091843.