White Hearts Center seeks to increase community awareness through different social platforms, meetings, field visits and workshops. When coupled with the physical, psychological, and educational support from White Hearts Center, community inclusion and awareness can help children with Down syndrome successfully integrate into society with their peers.
In 2023, Jusor Company prepared an analysis of children with Down syndrome within the opposition areas in Idlib and western Aleppo. The study states, “The issue of vulnerable groups and people with special needs in the post-war and conflict phases is one of the most important topics that actors in the humanitarian fields are interested in; as recovery operations and development programs do not take place within the plans to restore local communities except by providing support and care for these groups; especially if children in general are among those vulnerable groups, then the size of the responsibility and the need to respond by talking about children with special needs who have Down syndrome are magnified.”
The study concluded that the opportunity to provide support for children with Down syndrome in northwest Syria is available and obligatory. This, according to the study, requires a special humanitarian effort in addition to the efforts needed by the fragile and vulnerable groups in society.
“Providing such support will not only be reflected in the cases of people with Down syndrome, it is also equally directed to their families, their community surroundings, and to address the humanitarian situation in the region in general.”
Click here to view the full study (opens a Google Docs PDF in new window).
Awareness Sessions with parents and families
Awareness sessions with care/service providers and stakeholders
Field visits by outside organizations
