Ability in disABILITY · since 2014

Federation

Down Syndrome Federation of Romania

A shared voice for 24 associations across the country.

Founding members

One united voice

The Down Syndrome Federation of Romania brings together 21 specialised associations from across the country, to create a common voice on the needs, abilities, rights, social inclusion and harmonious development of people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.

Asociația Down Plus București is one of the Federation's founding members, and Georgeta Bucur is President of the Board.

One united voice
24member associations

Mission

Improving the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.

Purpose

Uniting the Down syndrome associations in Romania.

Objectives

What we aim for

  • Running activities, programmes and projects for the benefit of people with Down syndrome.
  • Sharing information and collaborating to improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.
  • Supporting member associations and foundations in running their own programmes.
  • Supporting, taking part and acting in key areas: health, education, personality, self-determination and inclusion in society.
  • Defending the human rights of people with Down syndrome as the united voice of the organisations represented.