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World Down Syndrome Day

This World Down Syndrome Day on 21^st March, we’re celebrating one simple but powerful message:

We Are Born To Belong.

Belonging means being included. Being valued. Being seen.
It means no sidelines, no exclusions, no barriers - just community.

At Ups ‘n’ Downs, we have spent 20 years supporting children and young people with Down syndrome and their families. This year, as national conversations continue around SEND and inclusion, we are proud to use our voice to champion a future where every child truly belongs.

Whether you’re a family, school, workplace or community group - there’s a way for you to get involved.

Download Our Social Media Photo Frame

Show your support by updating your social media profile picture with our free Born To Belong campaign frame. Simply add your photo to the frame, then download or screenshot it.

It’s a simple but powerful way to:

Start conversations
Raise awareness
Show solidarity
Celebrate your child, pupil or colleague

Download the custom photo frame here

https://twb.nz/und2026

Tag us and use #BornToBelong so we can share your posts.

Download Our Fundraising Pack

Our fundraising pack includes everything you need to get started, whether you’re hosting something small or organising a bigger event.

Inside the pack you’ll find:

Fundraising ideas
A donation QR code poster
Facts about Down syndrome
Information about Ups ‘n’ Downs

Because no event is too small - every action helps us continue supporting local families.

Download the fundraising pack here.

Host an Afternoon Tea Party

Belonging starts with connection. Why not host an Afternoon Tea with friends, colleagues, neighbours or your school community?

It could be:

A simple coffee morning
A cake sale at school
A workplace tea break
A community hall gathering

We’ve created a ready-to-use poster to help you promote your event and collect donations via QR code.

Download the Afternoon Tea poster here.

Rock Your Brightest Socks

Join the #LotsOfSocks Movement. During March, wear your brightest, boldest, most colourful socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Socks are used globally because chromosomes look like socks under a microscope and chromosome 21 is what makes our community beautifully unique.

To join in, wear their funkiest socks and make a small donation.

Download Lots of Socks poster here.

Download Lots of Socks Screensaver to share with your school or workplace.

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos!