Extra Hugs, Extra Kisses, Extra Love
by Angela Nyakinyua (Kenya) e: angela.nyakinyua@gmail.com Down syndrome. A word I had heard of all so often, but never really took interest in, until seven years ago. I remember that…
Lily – Nairobi
Munene was born on 4th December 2014. Being the only boy child in the family of 3, his birth was an exciting thing and everyone doted on him and…
Leila – Nairobi
We found out at his birth that our son, Ruhi, has Down syndrome. It was a shock. We never imagined it would happen to us. For several weeks, we grieved…
Natasha – Nairobi
I have felt your Tears falling on my face. Someone might think they are tears of sadness, because of what I can't do. I know, those tears pour from your…
Grace – Embu
Hi..I am Grace mother to Jasmine who is 18 months and has down syndrome. Well, we’ve had several challenges since birth i.e. pneumonia which we overcame after three(3) hospital admissions.…
Jedida – Homabay
My name is Jedida, a mother to a 4-year-old Enos. He is third born and has 4 siblings. Having struggled for several years after family planning to get a baby,…