The Down Syndrome Association of Botswana was formed in 1999 but launched in the year 2000.The association was started by five parents of individuals with down syndrome. These parents started it after a medical doctor advised them that forming the association will be a good initiative, it serves as a safe space for them, a place to get to know each other, share their experiences and challenges, encourage each other, be a support group. This organization was formed to support the parents, teachers and careers of people living with the condition. It offers a platform where they learn from each other, support one another and fight for inclusion of our children in all aspects of life such as education, workplace, health facilities, social activities, church and sports. By the year 2000 the five founding parents had found other like parents in Gaborone and surrounding areas, then DSAB was launched.

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  2015

  Year

  Just like 2014, year 2015 proved to be a good year for DSAB. We embraced each and every moment we had where we celebrated lives of people with Down syndrome. The year started very well and the committee once again sat to draw a plan for the year and it was decided that March the 6th some committee members were to go and meet Down syndrome Namibia in Windhoek Namibia. The trip was a success.

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  2016

  Year

  This year began well with the Association preparing for our annual event of WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY. The event took place at Northside primary school on the 19th of March. This year we decided to be extra creative and organized a beauty pageant for both male and female students from different schools. The event was very successful and was graced by Sumaya Marope who was Miss Botswana 2009.