Friends of KDSP

Friends of KDSP is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization
(Federal Tax ID#88-2980325) that supports the Down syndrome community of Pakistan. It has an active network of multiple chapters across the United States.

Among other activities, Friends of KDSP supports specific programs, initiatives and projects of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) in Pakistan, the only one-stop solution for individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the country. KDSP Pakistan was started in 2014 by a group of concerned parents and passionate individuals who realized the dearth of local services for their children with Down syndrome. Over the span of 8 years, it has become connected to a 1700+ strong network of individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Pakistan and the globe and operates 2 custom-designed facilities providing high quality and affordable or free of cost services to these families.

Friends of KDSP donors have supported these initiatives wholeheartedly. The Board of Directors exercise full discretion and control over the use of all donations and in the making of grants to support specific programs and projects in Pakistan.

Contributions to Friends of KDSP are tax-deductible in the U.S. as charitable contributions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Mission

Friends of KDSP supports the empowerment of the Down syndrome community in Pakistan by providing quality developmental services to individuals with Down syndrome and promoting and advocating for their inclusion in mainstream society.

Vision

Our vision is for a Pakistan where every individual with Down syndrome has one-stop access to quality affordable developmental services which enable them to become independent and contributing members of the society.

2200+

Individuals with Down
syndrome in KDSP
Pakistan’s Family Network

119+

Family Support Group
sessions held

550+

Early Childhood
Intervention therapy
sessions scheduled weekly

400+

Surgeries and medical
procedures facilitated

600+

Individuals benefited from
25+ Skills
Development programs

240+

Teachers trained for
Inclusive Education

420+

Children benefiting from
Education programs

15000+

Hearts touched through
Awareness initiatives

Our Model

One-stop solution catering to all needs of the Down syndrome community in Pakistan

2 promises:

Our Facilities in Pakistan

KDSP LEARNING
CENTER (KLC)

KDSP Learning Center (KLC) caters to the Education and Skills Development needs of individuals with Down syndrome

KDSP
ISLAMABAD CHAPTER

KDSP Islamabad Chapter opened its door to population in the Northern parts of Pakistan in 2024.

KDSP DEVELOPMENT CENTER (KDC)

KDSP Development Center (KDC) provides Early Childhood Intervention, Healthcare and Family Support services to individuals with Down syndrome

Our Partners, Affiliations & Collaborations