The Guatemalan Down Syndrome Association (AGSD) is a non-profit organization founded to help children with Down’s Syndrome in Guatemala. The program includes early stimulation, physical therapy, special education, language therapy, and in CECAP several different workshops including: baking, carpentry, horticulture, etc.
They work in four different areas:
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Early Education: Birth to 2 years
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Preschool: 3 to 5 years old
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Intermediate: 6 to 10 years old
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CECAP*: 11 years old and up
*CECAP are the initials in Spanish for Pre-Work Student Center. This is where are students are taught real-life skills to be able to perform a trade once they are finished at the training center.
Every level requires a monthly payment, but if the family cannot afford this payment, the Association finds a sponsor for that child. Currently they have almost 50 children receiving therapy every day of the week. Future plans include a bus for transporting the children to and from classes and to special events. They also would like to expand their kitchen for more “hands on” every-day-living activity training.
Be a part of this dream that is coming true in Guatemala with the Down Syndrome children.
For more information, please visit their website. Click here to watch a beautiful video about AGSD, no translation necessary!
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