We have trained a group of self-advocacy facilitators and are supporting them to establish and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The group meets regularly to talk about their lives and practice advocating for themselves.

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The challenge

People with Down syndrome in Bangladesh are often underestimated and do not have their voices heard in decisions that concern them.

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What we are doing

Self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome established in Dhaka.

We have trained a group of people from the Down Syndrome Society of Bangladesh to become self-advocacy group facilitators. They have now established a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome in Dhaka.

The facilitators support the group members to develop their skills and knowledge as self-advocates and begin to engage in advocacy work.

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Long term impact

This project will support people with Down syndrome to become confident self-advocates, able to speak up for themselves and other people with Down syndrome.

This will have a positive impact on their lives but also play a role in promoting the rights of people with Down syndrome in Bangladesh. In our experience advocacy is much more effective when it is done by people with Down syndrome themselves.

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