A moving tale of resilience - the story of KDSP

"We were made to believe, with all our conviction, that our daughter's life was not worthy of living..." says Ali Allawala, reflecting on the trauma that he and his wife Farzeen faced soon after the birth of their first daughter, Alaiyah.
Alaiyah was born with a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
"When everybody gave up hope on her... she fought back," says Ali, as he recounts the inspirational tale of resilience that is manifested not only in Alaiyah's life, but also in the Karachi Down Syndrome Program - which Ali and Farzeen co-founded in 2014.
KDSP provides various services for children and adults with Down syndrome - and guides their caregivers into ensuring that their development and integration into 'typical' society does not suffer because of the stigma associated with the genetic condition.
Watch this interview to listen to the entire story, how KDSP operates (04:48), (07:03); and the cycle of emotions a parent goes through on this unique journey (08:06).
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[Correction]: The subtitles at 9:00 say 'carrier typing,' whereas the name of the testing procedure is 'karyotyping'
#Downsyndrome #Awareness #KarachiDownSyndromeProgram
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[@charliee4343]

This man is so gentlmann, he is so well educated and so well brought up❤

[@saeedasg8550]

This man is really positive about Life, everybody life. Please keep on such great work in Pakistan.

[@Cattycattycat]

Proud of you Ali. Aaliya is truly blessed to have such parents and you are blessed to have her that she brought such a change in your and so many people's lives

[@samrafarooq830]

Pain in his eyes.....
I can understand
Only those parents with special children can understand

[@quranknoledge1527]

Hats off to all those who love their motherland and trying to bring about changes in our society as a whole due to their heart wrenching life experiences.

[@arjub9431]

What a beautiful message…
This guy and others like him are the reason why I still believe in goodness.

[@FatimaZahraHassan]

This is so inspirational. Great work !

[@maryamshahzadi1321]

Great work you are doing kdsp is a right platform for these kids from haya qureshi's mother ,a member of kdsp

[@hafizjamil7040]

Ending was really very emotional
Literally

[@samiawaqas2045]

ASSALAMUALIKUM my 16 month old son has DS and we live in Sweden because of all facilities our son is living a very normal and healthy life ALLHAMDULLILAH

[@nasimakhtar923]

I myself has a down syndrome baby n i can relate to each n every word u said as Dr's here told us the same thing that our child life is not worth living n did t carry out her surgery as well.... She is a 5 now just with the prayers her life is going or as Allah blessing... I really want to know if u have any branch in lahore to guide is.... I have enrolled my daughter in a special school no n i really want to see her going to normal school.... Can u plz guide me... Thks

[@samrafarooq830]

Epic statement
We cant control everything in life

[@hmazari8622]

Love you #KDSP

[@ammarakram7119]

A true inspiration, Pakistan needs more people like Mr. Allawala! The initiatives you've taken and the work you've done is phenomenal. God bless.

[@shahidahassan1244]

Very informative knowledge

[@mamug9277]

الحمدللہ میں مطمئن ہوں

[@SandhyaMathew]

❤

[@hafizjamil7040]

Kya multan me apka koi center hai?

[@hmazari8622]

Good bhai

[@sohaibahmed4705]

Kia ye sirf Karachi my ha

[@nailakhurram1986]

Kdsp sirf karachi me he?
Kiya Rawalpindi ya Islamabad me nhi?

[@mohammadmallickmbbsmd7968]

There is a treatment for Down's Syndrome that reverses the symptoms and allows the child to appear and grow like normal. The genetic defect can not be reversed, but the expression can be suppressed with this treatment. Please contact me if you have a child with this disorder. WhatsApp [phone].

[@muhammadziaulhaq12]

@@mohammadmallickmbbsmd7968 Please elaborate.
Is it possible that you are claiming about.

[@muhammadziaulhaq12]

Have u got any institute in Islamabad for DS children?

[@Fabihareels]

Mri beti dairrh month ki h or wo down syndrome h. .. kia aap mri hlp kr skty k me apni beti ki behtreen tarbiyat kese kr skti???

[@amirawan8078]

In lahore children hospital is doing a best job for this purpose my daughter is slso down syndrome and i goes there for check up of my daughter.

[@alishahzad6990]

Y school kana hy

[@zoyamalikart]

♥️♥️♥️

[@rupagaidhane4004]

Ky aap hamari mdt kr sakte h please

[@amirawan8078]

I have a daughter of down syndrome .Her age is 11 month now.l wants some guidance now.In lahore children hospital is doing best work for down syndrome children.But l am searching the parents who has facing these stages plz contact with me.

[@muhammadhunain1592]

Ab aap Ki Beti chalti ha mashaAllah?

[@zainabbutt9990]

Plz guide US Multan mai koi Institute hai jo bachoun ko train kr saky ur dosra kdsp c ksy contact kr sakty hain

[@adeelahmadchishti265]

☹️🌠

[@hafizjamil7040]

Meri beti ko bhi down syndrome hai

[@hmazari8622]

#SarahMazari