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Friends of KDSP

Friends of KDSP is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization (EIN/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 2000+ strong network of individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Pakistan and the globe and operates 3 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.

Board of Directors

Rabah Masood

Rabah Masood

Rabah has completed her Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi and MA in Human Resources from Washington University in St Louis. She has worked at multiple organizations including Unilever and Pfizer.

Syed Sameer Ali

Syed Sameer Ali

Adeel Mandviwala

Adeel Mandviwala

Adeel has a finance background and has worked for HSBC in the Middle East for nearly a decade. Currently runs a Creative Marketing Agency out of Houston.

Chapters

Our Chapters have been set up by a dedicated group of supporters who advocate and fundraise for the cause. If you would like to get involved in any of these or set up a new one in your city/state, please reach out to us via email.

Atlanta
Chapter

Boston
Chapter

Chicago
Chapter

DC, Maryland, Virginia
Chapter

Houston
Chapter

Los Angeles
Chapter

New York City
Chapter

Dallas
Chapter

Seattle
Chapter

San Francisco
Chapter

Chapters

Our Chapters have been set up by a dedicated group of supporters who advocate and fundraise for the cause. If you would like to get involved in any of these or set up a new one in your city/state, please reach out to us via email.

Houston
Chapter

Los Angeles
Chapter

Boston
Chapter

Silicon Valley
Chapter

Sacramento
Chapter

New York City
Chapter

DC, Maryland, Virginia
Chapter

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