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Karachi Down Syndrome Program

The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Karachi Down Syndrome Program

The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.

Headquarters
Karachi
Operating in
Pakistan

Mission

The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Pakistan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Pakistan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Karachi Down Syndrome Program with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 5,659 community development charities in Pakistan it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Pakistan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Pakistan data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details (present for 51% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Karachi Down Syndrome Program is a registered community development nonprofit based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is registered with the official charity registry of Pakistan. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Karachi Down Syndrome Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Pakistan is 35/100.

Karachi Down Syndrome Program is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Its registered address is KDSP Office Suite no. 102, First Floor.

Karachi Down Syndrome Program is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Pakistan.

According to GiveRadar's records, Karachi Down Syndrome Program is a registered nonprofit in Pakistan. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large. Karachi Down Syndrome Program is classified as a community development organization registered in Pakistan.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Pakistan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Murad inaugurates centre for Down syndrome in Hyderabad - The News Pakistan
May 2026
www.thenews.pk
‘Beaming smiles’: Karachi art exhibit puts artists with Down syndrome on path to empowerment - Arab News PK
Apr 2026
www.arabnews.pk
‘Happy faces’: Karachi’s Down syndrome students gain confidence through culinary training - Arab News
Dec 2025
www.arabnews.com
‘Happy faces’: Karachi’s Down syndrome students gain confidence through culinary training - Arab News PK
Dec 2025
www.arabnews.pk
CM Murad inaugurates Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) Third Chapter - The Nation (Pakistan )
Jul 2025
www.nation.com.pk
Third down syndrome centre opens in Karachi - The Express Tribune
Jul 2025
tribune.com.pk
Families throng KDSP Carnival in Karachi’s Moin Khan Academy - Aaj English TV
Feb 2023
english.aaj.tv
KDSP celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Month with new anthem, ‘Pyaar Baanto’ - Dawn Images
Oct 2022
images.dawn.com
HABIBMETRO Bank partners with I AM KARACHI to paint a mural for Independence Day - Dawn
Aug 2021
www.dawn.com
Sheheryar Munawar pledges to help people with Down Syndrome - Daily Times
Nov 2019
dailytimes.com.pk

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Cause areas in Pakistan

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 5,644
Social Services 4,486
Health 3,040
Education 2,762
Environment 129
Religion 108
Arts & Culture 74
Human Services 25
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Most common causes in Pakistan

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 3,800
Health 1,180
Youth Development 367
Community Development 364
Religion 252
Children 207
Environment 165
Human Rights 160

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 20, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Karachi Down Syndrome Program

What is Karachi Down Syndrome Program?
Karachi Down Syndrome Program is a community development nonprofit organization based in Karachi, Pakistan. The mission of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program is to be recognized as the foremost organization in Karachi for information, networking, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome, by people with Down syndrome and their families, educators, health care professionals, and the community-at-large.
Where is Karachi Down Syndrome Program located?
Headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
Is Karachi Down Syndrome Program trustworthy?
Karachi Down Syndrome Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Karachi Down Syndrome Program's website?
https://www.kdsp.org.pk/
Are donations to Karachi Down Syndrome Program tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Pakistan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.