"My dreams for my daughter — for Alketa to become a lady who is able to manage her personal needs by herself and for me to see her one day walking without my help." -Etleva, Alketa's mother Alketa was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth and struggled to stay healthy in her early years of life. A year into kindergarten, the doctors told her mother, Etleva, that Alketa also had epilepsy. Having epilepsy made it difficult for Alketa to walk. Because of this, Etleva had to carry her every time they left the house. For Etleva, and so many parents in Albania raising a child with special needs, the journey can feel isolating while they search for support and resources that never seem to come. This is why we partner with @jonathancenteralbania277 to walk alongside families like Alketa’s, providing developmental support, care, and advocacy to help children with special needs thrive. Since Alketa began therapy at Jonathan Center, she’s grown in so many ways — her speech has improved, she ...