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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

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

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,

Karishma’s feature in most popular media channels: Thanh Nien News Nien News Karishma 3rd solo exhibition Vietnam News Artist with Down Syndrome delivers an uplifting message

26th & 27th November 2018, KARNATAKA CHITRAKALA PARISHATH ART GALLERY, Bengaluru This was her first solo exhibition in India. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Padma Sree Dr. B Ramana Rao & Mrs. Hema Ramana Rao. The event received lots of visitors on both the days and was covered by The Hindu. Over 10 paintings were sold. All proceeds were donated to Not Just Art and Anuraag. Karishma’s 2019 Calendar with her paintings was