KDSF NATIONAL CENTRE A FRESH COAT OF PAINT, A WHOLE LOT OF HEART

5 September 2026

Fresh paint, plenty of laughter, and an incredible spirit of teamwork—it was truly a morning well spent!

Our painting session came to life with the wonderful KCKL family and AmBank Manjalara team, who generously volunteered their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make a difference. From climbing ladders and reaching every corner to painting until our muscles were aching 💪😄, everyone gave it their all—and did it all with bright smiles along the way!

With many hands working together, we managed to transform the space while creating plenty of wonderful memories along the way. More than just a fresh coat of paint, the morning was a beautiful reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, rolled up their sleeves, and made the morning so much fun, meaningful, and memorable. 🧡🖌️✨

Here’s to more moments of giving, connecting, and making a difference together! 🌟

KDSF-National Centre Painting More Than Walls, Creating Memories with Alumni KDSF

What a colourful and joyful morning it was!

On 25 August 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Alumni KDSF to our centre for a meaningful morning filled with creativity, laughter, and heartwarming moments as part of the KDSF-NC Wall Adoption & Community Mural Initiative – “Celebrating the Beauty of Innocence.”

A huge thank you to Alumni KDSF for spending the morning with us, bringing our walls to life with vibrant colours while filling the centre with so much warmth and positive energy. You didn’t just brighten our walls—you truly brightened our day.

Our children absolutely stole the show. From the very beginning, they were full of excitement, energy, and the biggest smiles. Watching them take part, enjoy the activities, and share these special moments with everyone made the morning even more memorable. Every little smile, every brushstroke, and every moment of joy reminded us of the beauty and innocence that inspired this initiative.

We are so proud of our children.

And the best part? Alumni KDSF successfully raised RM5,430 for our centre.

A heartfelt thank you to all the mummies and daddies for your incredible generosity, time, effort, and support. Your contribution means so much to us and will make a meaningful difference to our centre and the children we serve.

This initiative has left a lasting mark in more ways than one—not only on our walls, but also in the hearts of our children, families, staff, and the entire KDSF-NC community.

Thank you, Alumni KDSF, for creating something so beautiful with us. Here’s to more colours, more smiles, and more meaningful moments together.

RUN TO GIVE – Kiwanis Charity Fun Run 2026

Lace up for a cause! Join us on Sunday, 9 August 2026, 7.00 – 9.00am at Pejabat MBJB, Jalan Dato’ Onn, as we run together in conjunction with JB Car Free Morning — all in support of children with Down syndrome .

Every step you take helps us raise funds to sustain early intervention and special education programmes for the children under our care. Come run, walk, or simply show up to cheer — every bit of support brings us closer to giving these children the future they deserve.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and be part of a morning filled with purpose, community spirit, and heart. 💙

📞 For more information or to register, contact us at 07-333 9336 or email kdsfjb@gmail.com

Sumbangan Sukarelawan JKM Petaling dalam Projek Mural KDSF-NC

Ribuan terima kasih kami ucapkan kepada En. Perkas Rao, Pegawai Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Petaling , yang telah membantu mendapatkan para sukarelawan JKM Petaling untuk hadir ke Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation-National Centre pada pagi Sabtu, 1 Ogos 2026, bagi bersama-sama membantu mewarnakan mural “ Celebrate the Beauty of Innocence ”. 🎨💛

Kami amat menghargai segala usaha, masa dan sokongan yang diberikan. Terima kasih kerana membantu menjayakan projek ini dan menceriakan lagi persekitaran anak-anak kami. 🙏✨

KDSF-NATIONAL CENTRE BRINGING COLOUR, COMMUNITY, AND LOVE TO OUR WALLS

🎨💛 Our wall is coming to life!
This past weekend, on 20 and 21 June 2026, our KDSF-National Centre mural got a beautiful splash of colour — thanks to the incredible kids and parents from Biebobu Debbie Art House, who kicked off this special project with so much heart!

Despite the hot weather ☀️, everyone showed up with big smiles, teamwork, and lots of love — including dads joining in to celebrate Father’s Day 👨‍👧‍👦💙

A huge thank you to Debbie and Irene for coordinating it all, to Joanne and Angela for volunteering on the preparation painting work, and to Ms Yinn, our ex-parent, who generously adopted a wall and brought her children Noelle and Nathan along to paint! 🌈

Swipe through to see our wall slowly transforming — and stay tuned, this is just the beginning! ✨

👉 Want to join our next painting session? Want to support us by adopting a wall? Drop us a message — we’d love to have you!

 

OFFICE OF YB GOBIND SINGH DEO SUPPORTS KDSF-NATIONAL CENTRE’S “CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF INNOCENCE” WALL MURAL INITIATIVE

Art has the power to change hearts, and we’re about to paint a whole lot of love in KDSF-National Centre! 🎨💙💛

We are incredibly grateful to the Office of YB Gobind Singh Deo (MP for Damansara & Minister of Digital) for supporting KDSF-NC’s “Celebrating the Beauty of Innocence” Wall Mural Initiative. 🌟

Wonderful things happen when leadership meets community. A huge thank you to:
🔹 Suresh Singh Rashpal Singh (Former Senator & Coordinator, Damansara Parliamentary Service Centre) for a fantastic alignment meeting with our very own Ms. Jocelyn Lim (Board of Director of the Kiwanis Club of KL & KDSF National Centre Chairman) and Ms Lee Sook Foong, Operations Director of KDSF National Centre.
🔹 Ms. Erica (Special Officer to YB Gobind Singh Deo) for being the brilliant bridge that coordinated this meeting!

We are on a mission to build a more inclusive world that celebrates the unique abilities and joy that individuals with Down syndrome bring to our lives. Stay tuned as we bring this wall to life! 🧱✨

KDSF-NATIONAL CENTRE BRINGING OUR MURAL TO LIFE

On the 26th of May 2026, our artists, Debbie Yap and Irene Ling, with the support of Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur member Joanne Sin, were on-site today sketching the initial outlines for the mural at KDSF National Centre. These early sketches form the foundation for a vibrant artwork that will transform the space while celebrating creativity, inclusion, and community spirit.

We look forward to sharing more progress as the mural takes shape.

Expanding Opportunities: Sensory Room Installed at KDSF Melaka Centre

We’re delighted to share another exciting milestone in our sensory room project!

On 4 June 2026, the team from Nozig Inclusive successfully completed the installation of the sensory room at KDSF Melaka Centre.

The new sensory room provides children with Down Syndrome a dedicated therapeutic space designed to support sensory regulation, improve focus, encourage exploration, and create positive learning experiences through carefully selected sensory equipment.

This marks another important step in extending the benefits of sensory-based intervention to more KDSF students beyond our National Centre.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Star Foundation for making this project possible through the Star Social Impact Grant (SSIG). Their generous support continues to help us provide more inclusive learning environments and better developmental opportunities for children with Down Syndrome.

Our heartfelt thanks also go to Nozig Inclusive for ensuring every installation is completed with great care and professionalism.

We look forward to seeing many meaningful moments unfold in this new sensory space!

KDSF Wall Adoption & Community Mural Initiative “Celebrating the Beauty of Innocence”

Our wall mural project initiative at Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation-National Centre officially moves forward through the support, collaboration, and shared vision of many caring individuals and organisations.

From the first official discussion with our artists, to the preparation works that will be carried out by Rotol Group of Companies, and the generous paint sponsorship by MCI Paints, every contribution plays an important role in transforming our centre into a more vibrant, inspiring, and welcoming environment for our children and families.

On 16 & 17 May 2026, the dedicated team from Rotol Group of Companies carried out important preparation works for our mural project. Their team cleaned the wall, completed repair works, and applied a sealer coating to ensure the surface is ready for the mural installation.

Thank you to Rotol Group of Companies for your effort and support in helping us create a strong foundation for what’s to come. We look forward to bringing this wall to life soon!

Click here to read more about the project.