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Kajol’s Speech – World Down Syndrome Day The United Nations, Geneva – 21st March 2019 Good morning everyone,  There is so much that I have learnt over the past 24 years being the sister of this truly accomplished woman and so there is so much I can say. But, if there is one thing growing up beside Karishma has taught me, it is that the world – simply –  is not – black and white!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!   Happy World Down Syndrome Day! My name is Karishma Kannan.  I am from India. I am 27 years Old.  I am an artist, I Love to paint and dance. I have my own Studio. I call it Studio 21UP. In my studio, I also teach Zumba and yoga.  We have camps with my friends.  We learn to live independent life! I also love to help other friends with  Down Syndrome.

Source: Fund from auction of Karishma’s paintings Support to children from Central Vietnam for medical surgery through Quang Nam Sponsoring Association for handicapped, orphan and poor patient. Child name: Dang Tuan Kiet, in Hue Central, born with heart disease, good health after the surgery, in 2012 Child name: Nguyen Thi Bao Ngan, in Tam Ky City, operated for brain tumor at Children Hospital II, HCMC in Sept 2013 Child name: Le Nhat Phong, in Hue Central,

By Hideo Yamauchi, founder and President J-Yoga KPMRC and Studio 21UP in collaboration with J-Yoga College of Japan brought together a unique awareness program on fitness and well-being for special children & families on 1st Septembe2018 The event was held at the Mathias Memorial Hall, Association for Mentally Challenged, Bangalore. Over 50 participants, special children and adults, parents and care givers including Indian yoga practitioners attended the event. Dr. Venkateshwariah, President of KPMRC welcomed the

 Sharing experiences from Parents of Karishma Kannan It was sometime in July 2018 when we were invited to present Karishma’s art work at a corporate event in Mumbai. Karishma and my wife Kalpana accompanied me. I had then just retired from corporate life wanting to spend more time in social enterprise activities and therefore, I did not care to have a business card of my own. When I met people, I had to repeatedly let