Transforming Together,Helping Another
Down Syndrome & Autism Support Centre
Kawanda, Uganda · Founded 2020
The latest updates, stories, and announcements from Nelfam Down Syndrome and Autism Support Center.
March 21, 2026
This year, we joined families, educators, and communities across Uganda to mark World Down Syndrome Day with the theme #InclusionInAction. Our annual awareness walk brought together over 300 participants, raising both funds and awareness for children with Down syndrome.
Read more →February 4, 2026
Our expanded Reading and Language Intervention programme is now operational in 6 partner schools, providing structured speech and language support to children aged 5 to 11 with Down syndrome.
Read more →January 10, 2026
Families of children with Down syndrome can now apply for grants from our Family Support Fund to access therapy, educational resources, and assistive technology for their children.
Read more →November 15, 2024
Our annual fundraising gala was a tremendous success, bringing together donors, partners, and supporters to raise funds that will directly support our early intervention programmes through 2025.
Read more →September 3, 2024
We are proud to announce a new research partnership with Makerere University's Faculty of Education to study early developmental outcomes for children with Down syndrome in Uganda's school system.
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