2024: Year 1 of Sustainability for the Down Syndrome Foundation R.O.C.
Four Core Pillars
Our Vision for the Future...
HEALTH
KINDNESS
NATURE
SUSTAIN
Our Four Pillars of Impact
Health: We are committed to promoting both physical and mental well-being through thoughtfully designed programs tailored to our service recipients. Beyond direct care, we also extend our dedication to health by offering consumers better product choices and fostering a positive workplace environment, striving to build a truly fulfilling and supportive organization.
Friendliness: Creating an inclusive and welcoming society is at the heart of our mission. Through advocacy and education, we encourage greater public understanding and support, ensuring that our beneficiaries can thrive in a safe and accepting environment. We also collaborate with socially responsible businesses to amplify our impact and design user-friendly systems that make it easier for supporters to engage with our cause.
Environmental Responsibility: Sustainability is deeply integrated into our work. We educate children and our service recipients on the importance of environmental conservation and incorporate eco-friendly practices into our social enterprise brands, “Abrazo” and “Let Love Create”. We actively promote the reuse of materials and encourage consumers to opt for digital receipts, taking small but meaningful steps toward a healthier planet.
Sustainability: We are dedicated to ensuring the long-term growth of our foundation so that the services we provide can continue for generations. By strengthening our programs and expanding our reach, we aim to create lasting change—not just for our beneficiaries today but for those who will need us in the future.
Our Goals for Sustainable Development
Good Health and Well-Being
It’s all about probabilities (the birth of a child with Down syndrome).
At age 25, the probability is 1/1350.
At age 30, the probability is 1/900.
By age 35, it rises to 1/365.
At age 45, it soars to 1/25.
Quality Education
Everyone deserves an opportunity to learn. Children with disabilities or from disadvantaged families should have equal access to education and vocational training opportunities.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Understanding leads to acceptance. Children with Down syndrome can contribute meaningfully to society. With proper training, they become a valuable part of the workforce and a source of productivity.
Reduced Inequalities
We are not meant to be different in opportunities. Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. With early intervention, children with Down syndrome can also achieve their aspirations.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Inclusion and shared prosperity. Whether for service users, corporations, the environment, or the planet, commitment to sustainability is a lifelong responsibility.
Partnerships for the Goals
We are all part of the same global community.
