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The
Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) is a non-profit initiative based in
Karachi, Pakistan. KDSP strives to create a world in which all people
with Down Syndrome are accepted, included, and welcomed as valued
members of society. The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is
to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for
information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, by
people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care
professionals, and the community-at-large.
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Every year 21st March is globally recognised as World Down Syndrome Day
(WDSD) and campaigns and events take place around the world to celebrate
all those who are born with the extra 21st chromosome and to call for an
inclusive, tolerant society where people of ALL abilities are given a
chance to participate.
To mark the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day 2017, the Karachi Down
Syndrome Program (KDSP) is proud to release the music video "Aao Humaray
Saath Chalo" - a song sung by Ali Hamza and written by Zehra Nigah. KDSP
opes that through this music video, its message goes out loud and clear:
as a society, we are stronger by accepting and celebrating our
differences, be they based on ability, gender, caste or creed.
The music video has been directed by Amaan Ahmed and styling has been
done by Ehtesham Ansari. It will be released this year before World Down
Syndrome Day as part of KDSP's WDSD 2017 awareness campaign. The cause
is being enthusiastically supported by several celebrities namely Bushra
Ansari, Sarwat Gilani, Javed Sheikh, Ahsan Khan, Momal Sheikh, Anoushey
Ashraf, and Sheema Kirmani, all who are featured in the video.
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