Life is so much bigger than self
Our Programs
We’re working to create a kinder, more inclusive world for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Debora Academy
Deborah Academy will officially begin registering students from Kindergarten all the way to year 4 for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic year.
Family Engagement
Families have an important role as advocates for their family member with intellectual disability including Down Syndrome.
Policy Advocacy
The Deborah foundation engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy in an effort to improve the health and quality of life for people with intellectual disability.
School and Therapy Center
School project for children with intellectual disability.
Capacity Building
The foundation trains educators and institutions to maximize accessibility of schools to mentally disabled youth across Ethiopia.
Resources
Information for our community about down syndrome & other intellectual disabilities.
What is Down Syndrome?
Learn the Signs
Newly Diagnosed
Latest News
News updates of the foundation and our community
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Community Stories
Real stories from families living with intellectually disable member.
Eldana Werkneh | 5 YEARS OLD
I want to say that kids with Down syndrome are blessings they are very active and smart. I don’t want parents not to be afraid to raise them with the society and not to be ashamed of them.
Also I believe the society don’t have enough information about Down syndrome, for that parents have the responsibility to share information about everything they know to their community.
Betelhem Melaku - Eldana's Mother
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Beminet Belayneh | 9 YEARS OLD
He is very friendly with everyone, my neighborhood people adore him and he also has lots of friends. The main problem I face is when sending him to school, there is no school catered for down syndrome kids. Other parents often complain about sending their kids in the same school with kids like Beminet. It’s really hard to send him with this thought in my head that he won’t be accepted.
Asegedech Mebre - Beminet's Mother
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