EU for Trisomy 21

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EU for Trisomy 21

Check out our WDSD25 event on our website! https://eufortrisomy21.eu/de/world-down-syndrome-day-2025/

23/10/2025

📢 We’re building something big together!
Across Europe, self-advocates and their teachers are working hand in hand to create the founding document of the European Self-Advocacy Network — a Charter written with and for self-advocates. 💪

It will serve as the foundation for the future European Self-Advocacy Network, connecting trained self-advocates from all partner countries and giving them a united voice across Europe. 🌟

🗣️ Together, we’re shaping a Europe where every self-advocate can speak up, be heard, and make change happen.

21/10/2025

Check out this great event from our partners in Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Rytmus! Over 50 self-advocates met in Prague to discuss independence, dignity, rights, and inclusion 💪

10/10/2025

🎥 “I want to tell the politicians and decision-makers:
Listen to us! Ask us what we need! We know what hurts us. We know what makes us feel good.” 💬

Hear from inspiring Florentina (Romania, Asociatia Fantasticii Down), trainer in the European Self-Advocacy Training.
This video was recorded at the European Parliament in Brussels during our final event in May 2025. 💙

135 young people, 9 countries, one voice:
🌍 Speaking up for respect.
🗣 Learning, growing, inspiring others.

08/09/2025

✨ New milestone!
We’ve created the Manual of Best Practices for Inclusive, Peer-Led Self-Advocacy Across Europe — co-funded by Erasmus+.
It shares tools and lessons from 10 countries, built with and by self-advocates, sharing regional experiences and best practices on self-advocacy trainings.

👉 Stay tuned for more!

02/09/2025

Last week we were delighted to host a Training of Trainers in Brussels as part of our European Self-Advocacy Training Program, supported by Erasmus+.

This marks an exciting step forward, as our Belgian team will soon bring the training to a full group of participants in Belgium later this September.

Together, we are building spaces where self-advocates can learn, share, and lead across Europe. 💙✨

30/08/2025

🌍💬 As part of the Together for Inclusion project, partners have been hosting inspiring online events to share best practices, experiences from Brussels, and to promote self-advocacy.

✨ Highlights so far:
🇭🇺 Hungary – connected with their wider network, shared about the Brussels launch, heard from self-advocates, and promoted the upcoming training in the fall.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic – 39 participants, with powerful storytelling from self-advocates, parents, and potential new trainees.
🇲🇹 Malta – 38 participants, featuring videos, talks on self-advocacy, and inspiring speakers with Down syndrome.
🇷🇴 Romania – reported on the success of a recent online event, noting high engagement from young participants and a positive response.
🇵🇱 Poland – hosted an inspiring seminar in Opole on courage, independence, and self-advocacy, with strong contributions from self-advocates and partners.

💡 These events are a fantastic way to spread the word and empower self-advocates.

21/08/2025

💡 Inclusion isn’t about making everyone fit the same format.

It’s about adapting the format — to fit the people.

Every country in our network adjusted the training to reflect their language, space, and culture.

Same goals. Different paths. That’s what real inclusion looks like.

18/08/2025

✨ What happens when people with intellectual disabilities lead the training themselves?

💬 Everything changes.

There’s more trust. More engagement. More truth.

Self-advocates don’t just participate — they teach. They lead. And they change the room.

19/07/2025

🎉 Throwback to an unforgettable evening at the Liszt Institute Brussels! 🎉

During the final European Self-Advocates meeting in May, we gathered for an Intercultural Evening — and it was full of talent, laughter, and connection. 💫

🇪🇺 Every country shared something special: traditional foods, music, dance, speeches, and more. We celebrated diversity, creativity, and friendship across borders. From heartfelt performances to delicious homemade treats — it was a night to remember!

📽️ Stay tuned for reels from this magical part of the Brussels event — coming soon!

16/07/2025

🚀 Our roadmap:
🎓 Trainings in every partner country
🗣️ Formation of the European Self-Advocacy Network
🇪🇺 Final event in Brussels in 2027

Each phase led by youth. Each voice heard.

This is how we build inclusion across Europe — together.

12/07/2025

🗓️ Together for Inclusion runs from March 2025 to March 2027 — and we’re just getting started!

From training to advocacy, every step builds a Europe where youth with intellectual disabilities shape the future themselves.

Follow us through the journey!

09/07/2025

🔑 How does Together for Inclusion make change happen?

Our 3 key actions:
1️⃣ Peer-led self-advocacy training
2️⃣ Forming a European Self-Advocacy Network
3️⃣ Bringing lived voices to the European level

Every step is designed with — and by — people with intellectual disabilities.

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