Our work around the world
Children with Down syndrome are born into families everywhere.
Our research and education activities benefit people with Down syndrome all around the world.
Global activities
We work globally to improve education and development for all people with Down syndrome.
Through our practical programme of scientific research, and advice and
information services for families, professionals and organisations, we
help over 75,000 people in over 180 countries every year.
- Our research is widely recognised as influencing educational practice around the world over the past
30 years
- Our online information resources serve many thousands of people from
all over the world every week
- Our publications,
training,
advice and
consulting
activities benefit individuals, families and
organisations worldwide
- Our programme of
Down Syndrome Education Conferences offer
evidence-based information to parents and
professionals across the globe
- Through our global outreach programme and
global education fund we aim to
develop new capacity for effective service delivery around the world.
- We offer special rates on products and services for individuals and
organisations from lower income countries
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We work with other organisations to develop
translated versions of our books and resources in other
languages:
- The introductory book Living with Down
syndrome is available in Arabic and
Vietnamese translations - these can
be viewed at
Down Syndrome Online.
These translations have been produced in
partnership with Down
Syndrome NSW in Australia.
- we have worked with the Asociación
Síndrome de Down de Baleares
to translate our leading books on Down syndrome (Down
Syndrome Issues and Information) and our developmental
checklists into Spanish.
- We are working with organisations and
individuals around the world to produce
versions of our See and Learn
resources in other languages, including
Arabic and Italian
"Down Syndrome Education International has been one of the leading centres in the world in research
and practice about development, learning and communication in children and adults with Down syndrome
for many years. The charity is renowned for its publications and teaching."
Down Syndrome New South Wales, Australia
Supporting our global work
Donations and grants from individuals and organisations in many countries support an increasingly important
range of activities supporting individuals, families and organisations
around the world - from specific research projects to ongoing online information and advice work.
International giving has never been easier. We offer many ways for donors to support our work - wherever
they live.
- Donate
Choose your donation in UK pounds, US dollars or Euros, donate online or off and choose from tax-efficient
giving options.
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Join our Supporters' Club
By joining our Supporters' Club you can support our work and stay in
touch with what we are doing.
- Fundraise
Organise a fundraising event in your neighbourhood.