World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, was established in 2006 by Down Syndrome International with the goal of raising awareness and mobilizing support and recognition of the dignity, rights and well-being of people with Down syndrome across the world. March 21, the 21st day of the third month of the year, was chosen to symbolize the third copy of chromosome 21 present in Trisomy 21, the most common form of Down syndrome.




Down syndrome has been observed in all races for thousands of years. Sadly, many infants with disabilities were either killed or abandoned in ancient times. However, quite a few historical pieces of art are believed to portray people an even angels with Down syndrome.

How to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day is all about raising awareness about this disorder and finding ways to improve the lives of those who have it. No matter where you live in the world, there are plenty of events and activities taking place on this day you can take part in to support the cause, such as concerts, runs, conferences and carnivals. All you have to do is get on the official website of World Down Syndrome Day to see a complete list of all the fun and education events taking place on March 21st. If none of these events happen to be near you or you would like to celebrate this day differently, how about finding a way to help a person with Down syndrome in your area? With approximately 1 in 1,000 babies being born with the disorder, there is bound to be a family somewhere near you facing the challenge it is to raise a child with Down’s, or an adult with Down’s working harder than all the rest of us to live their life.


However if you celebrate this day, use it to make the world a better place!