Who We Are

The Dima Foundation school was set up in 2007 and is the first school dedicated to the education of children with special needs, particularly those with Down’s syndrome. It remains the only school in Iraq to provide education for these children and has applicants from all over the country. More than 100 children’s lives have been transformed by attending the school.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children with Down’s Syndrome and other special needs in Iraq.

The Inspiration

ABBAS
8 years old

Abbas has severe learning difficulties.

He initially enrolled in state school
but had integration problems.

Now he is receiving dedicated
speech and behavioural training.

His communication is steadily
improving which has resulted in a
transformed disposition.

ALI
12 years old

Ali was born with neurological
impairment resulting in paralysis
of his lower limbs.

He was previously excluded from
mainstream education but at the Dima
Foundation school receives specialist
medical care and literacy tuition

Ali has not missed a day
since enrolment.

FATIMA
12 years old

Spina bifida and hydrocephalus

Wheelchair bound

Has learnt to read and write

Has been transformed during
her time in the school to an outgoing girl
with lots of friends.