Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation, Kota Kinabalu Centre

KDSF-Kota Kinabalu Centre started its operations on July 1, 2002. The number of students at present 14 and the staff strength is 3, comprising of the Administrator cum Head Teacher, a Therapist and a part-time teacher. The centre also provides employment opportunity to a 28 year old lady with Down Syndrome as a part time cleaner.

Mission Statement

The Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation is committed to the welfare of children with Down Syndrome, its main focus being the education of these children up to 6 years old.

Main activities

Its activities are geared toward the setting up and management of Centres of Education for Children with Down Syndrome up to 6 years old where emphasis is on:

• Maintaining and upgrading Special Education Programmes
• Training of teachers in Special Needs Education
• Counselling of families of children with Down Syndrome
• Maintaining a comprehensive Resource Centre with information on Down Syndrome and Special Educational aids
• Creating public awareness of Down Syndrome

Our needs

Volunteers:
Do you love children? Would you like to spend time with them? Have you considered contributing your time to helping in a Centre for special children?
The Centres at the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation volunteering opportunities include:

• Working with children
• Working in the Resource and Toy Library (National Centre only)
• Helping in the Administrative Dept. (filing, photocopying etc)
• Down’s Update Bulletin (writing, editing, designing etc)
• Helping out in Fundraising activities eg in Annual funfair
• Organizing events, seminars, talks