NIZWA: The Make a Smile and Leave an Impact initiative team organised an event to mark the International Day of Down Syndrome, which falls on March 21 every year, in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah.
The event was held under the slogan “We Decide" under the auspices of Shaikh Hamdan bin Nasser al Rumaithi, member of the Majlis Ash'shura representing Nizwa. It aimed to shed light and enhance the psychological health of children with Down syndrome and bring joy and pleasure to their souls.
Several associations participated in the event, including: Education Department at Nizwa Hospital, the Omani Women Association in Nizwa, the Omani Women Association in Adam, the Mothers' Council at Aisha Bint Muhammad al Abriah School, the Youth folk art in Nizwa, Koshat Al Saada, Three Dimensions shop, and Zahrat Adam Bakery.
Shaikh Al Rumaithi in his speech stressed the importance of these segments of the society and the importance of cooperation of voluntary associations and the public and private local community institutions to provide the necessary services for children with Down syndrome.
The event programme began with the Holy Quran presentation by the child Al Muhannad al Amri. Then the folk art band presented a show in which the children with Down syndrome participated. After that recreational competitions were held in which most of the target children participated. Colouring activity and drawing competitions were also part of the event, in which the children participated with the help of their parents.
The parents expressed their happiness and joy and thanked the Make a Smile and Leave an Impact initiative team for the event that had a significant impact on their children's hearts.
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