Down Syndrome Albania Foundation & PRO PAK Service Center jobs and careers

About Down Syndrome Albania Foundation & PRO PAK Service Center

Down Syndrome Albania Foundation (DSA) is a non-profit organization established in September 2013 by parents of a child with Down syndrome. They recognized a pressing need in the country: a lack of advocacy for the rights and needs of persons with disabilities, along with a notable absence of high-quality, affordable services. Vision: A healthy, independent, and inclusive life for persons with disabilities in Albania Mission: Support the full development of persons with disabilities in Albania. Promote and protect their rights based on human rights values and the principles of non-discrimination, individual dignity, acceptance, and inclusion by raising awareness, advocating, and working with professionalism ethically and transparently. In June 2014, DSA's service centre opened its doors, thanks to a combination of fundraising events and contributions from the business sector. As time progressed, our dedicated team at DSA refined their expertise in project and grant proposal writing, successfully obtaining funding for various initiatives, including for specialized therapeutic service provision, advocacy and awareness campaigns, and capacity-building programs for professionals in the education and social care service sectors. Yearly we serve to nearly about 80 children through our child development assessments, 65 children with individual therapeutic sessions and about 50 parents through individual counseling.