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.