On the 23rd of March. World Down Syndrome Day was also celebrated in Arusha. As many as 100 children with Down Syndrome came to the center with their families. Often they have already gone through the program for this or they are visited by the team through the Outreach Program. It was a great event where it was mainly about informing, recognizing, catching up, dancing, listening and celebrating.
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Every two months the Sibusiso team organizes refresher days for the children who have completed the 6-month program. At the end of February the meeting was again very successful. The children were so excited to see their friends' team again. Through sports, games and music, the therapists saw the progress the children are making at home. Sibusiso's refresher days are more than a recurring event, they show that the children develop talent and belong to a great community.
At the end of 2023, the team visited Tarangire National Park. In the new year the team starts full of spirit, enthusiasm and in good cooperation with two new groups of children with disabilities
Meet Joseph. Joseph has been working at Sibusiso as a carpenter for many years. In the workshop, aids such as adapted chairs and wheelchairs are custom-made for the children. These tools are not only available for the children in the centre, but also for the home situation.
The end of 2023 is a good time to look back and take stock of where we are with Sibusiso.