| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Affiliated to DSI (Down Syndrome International)
Red de Familias por el Cambio- (Colombian Network of Families for the Change) which has an alliance with Inclusion International
Reddis (Network of Organizations that work with Disability in Colombia in order to promote the CRPD. |
| Purpose of the organization: |
Improve the quality of life of people with Down Syndrome on the Colombian Caribbean Coast, conducting programs, workshops and activities to promote, support and develop their skills, empowering them and their families to be trained as self advocates of their independence and inclusion in all areas of society. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
Orientation, Information and Support for persons with Down Syndrome and their families
Early Intervention Program
Pedagogic Support Program
Arts and Crafts
Workshops, Seminars and Conferences to parents, guardians, teachers and professionals
Public Awareness Campaign
Periodical Free Medical Consultationns for Affiliates |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
Public Awareness Campaign through advertising billboards, informative flyers distributed directly, public events and photographic exhibitions, Conference for public teachers of the City of Barranquilla |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Board of Directors:
President: Claudia Ritzel- Colombian and German
Vice President: Merly Moreno- Colombian
Secretary: Patricia Cabrera-Colombian
Others: Sylvia Gerlein-Colombian
Beatriz Tepedino-Colombian
Linda Char- Colombian and American
Executive Director: Bertha Cabrera- Colombian
Projects Director and Funds Raiser: Martha Robles-Colombian |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
480 Affiliates are persons with Down Syndrome of all ages that through a completion of forms, identity documentatation and photo, are inscribed in the Foundation.
Being an affiliate gives the right to enroll in any of our programs at a symbolic cost and to them and their families, to participate in all orientation activities and workshops that take place, to receive our regular informative bulletins |
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