UMECIT and the Down Syndrome Children's Foundation of Herrera sign a cooperation agreement on World Down Syndrome Day

Within the framework of World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on March 21, 2026, the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology -UMECIT- and the Down Children Foundation of Herrera signed an inter-institutional cooperation agreement, consolidating a strategic alliance aimed at promoting the development and well-being of people with disabilities in the province of Herrera.

Through this agreement, both institutions seek to strengthen the relationship between academia and the community, promoting the holistic development of children and young people with disabilities. It also includes the implementation of annual work plans over a five-year period, focused on key areas such as community engagement, research, and entrepreneurship.

This alliance will also allow for the provision of technical and professional support for the comprehensive care of this population, reaffirming UMECIT's commitment to priority groups and the social inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in the dynamics of development.

The activity included the participation of representatives from SENADIS, family members, young people with disabilities and students from UMECIT Chitré campus, who were part of this significant meeting that strengthens collaborative work in favor of a more inclusive society.

UMECIT echoes the UN motto: “Together against loneliness”, promoting actions that foster integration, respect and equality.