In Liberia, it is a common rumor that people have Down Syndrome because of witchcraft or their mother’s unfaithfulness. These rumors are all wrong. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition which is caused when a random error occurs during cell division that results in an extra copy of chromosome 21.
My Heart’s Appeal Celebrates 3rd World Down Syndrome Day in Liberia
My Heart’s Appeal, an international humanitarian organization, will host the third celebration in Liberia of the World Down Syndrome Day on March 21.