About us
About Us
“Esta es la misión de nuestra vida. Queremos lo mejor para todos los niños con síndrome de Down"
The Foundation Karla Sofia it is a non-profit organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of children with Down syndrome through the recreation, medical care, education and legal advice.
The Foundation Karla Sofia is an inclusive organization without membership or political or religious.
The Foundation provides children with Down syndrome are unique programs that create environments of ‘inclusion’ in a natural way, family support, and meaningful participation in the community.
Our history
Hace más de 10 años, hubo una cosa que Yanedis y Carlos vieron igual y fue el futuro de su hija, resulto que había nacido con síndrome de Down. Ese día el medico que atendió su nacimiento les dió la noticia que su hija tendría síndrome de Down, fue como una revelación.
“Of course at the beginning I was shocked, but it was as if a diagnosis in itself will become instantly a better person”, and as parents were totally agree: that you were going to love and raise this baby, no matter what.
At birth, some babies with Down syndrome tend to develop heart disease congenital, and that was his case. A morning of October 13, 2015, her baby had died in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Currently, have led the recreational and joy to more than 1,500 people and their families. The first program of the foundation is called “Christmas campaign: Bringing joy to the children of barrio Boston”in the city of Cartagena, Colombia, and began with a group of 50 children.
Our Mission
Significantly improve the lives of children with Down syndrome of strata 1 and 2 through the recreation, medical care, education and legal advice.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a non-profit organization established in the region that works to optimize the quality of life of children with Down Syndrome, through their families.
Values
- Leadership
- Equality
- Respect
- Trusted
- Collaboration
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