Farzeen Ahmad is the co-founder of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) which is the only organization in Pakistan which advocates specifically for people with Down syndrome. While serving on the Board of Directors at KDSP, she is also involved in the planning, curriculum development and management of an inclusive education program for early childhood and primary education of children with Down syndrome.
Aside from her work at KDSP, Farzeen is also the founder and co-owner of B.Gutsy, a gut-health beverage brand inspired by her daughter with Down syndrome and rooted in holistic wellbeing.
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Caring for a child with a disability, whether autistic, living with Down syndrome, or facing any developmental challenge reshapes a mother’s world. For many, the journey begins with navigating therapies, schools, and daily routines. But for some extraordinary women, that journey expands outward: into creating awareness, championing inclusion, and even founding institutions that support countless other families.