Our conversation today is with Tola Makinde, Ed, Moyinoluwa Rainbow Foundation for Down syndrome, Save Down syndrome Ambassador, World pulse Ambassador. She has led Moyinoluwa Rainbow Down syndrome Foundation, her brain child in fulfilling its mission of making each day better than the last for persons living with Down syndrome and their families. She is known for her ruggedness in advocating with persons living with Down syndrome while creating awareness on early intervention, health care and education in grassroots communities, national and global platforms.  She continues to work tirelessly to end the genocide, discrimination, and mistreatment of people with Down syndrome in Nigeria. Tola holds a B.Sc in Management Studies, Advanced Diploma in Early childhood education. She is a trained member of several Down syndrome Associations, a Dr. Nadia Falcao and Funmi Babington Ashaye mentee, an ambassador for Save Down syndrome Inc. Kentukcy, USA. She has received various National and International Awards and certificates of Achievement, won the Prestigious Eloy award, listed amongst the 100 Leading Ladies Africa 2020 and the SHE-E-O 2020 Award

We had a heartfelt conversation about her journey with a daughter that has Down Syndrome. She shares how she is able to thrive with a child with disabilities. We all can learn a thing or two from this video about how to persevere in the midst of trials.

 

Episode Highlights with Tola Makinde, Ed: 

How to thrive in the midst of trials

Embrace diversity

A disability is not a death sentence

Don't give up!

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Connect with Tola Makinde on Instagram @morainbow_downsyndrome, on Facebook at Morainbow Down Syndrome Foundation