Karishma’ s work of art is a triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. Her every stroke of brush in creating these paintings is a great achievement and it means so much as it is hard won, for Karishma is a intellectually challenged girl born with a condition called Downs Syndrome.
We hope that by sharing Karishma’s successes and challenges we can help others become aware of the lives and aspirations of people born with intellectual challenges, to know and accept them as individuals having their own potentials and believe in their exceptionalities.
Karishma’s Paintings and Charities Supported
Karishma gave me the painting before I moved from Vietnam to US. At that time, I was living in a different country from my family and Karishma has a personal backstory for me behind this painting… the 2-pc painting speaks to my situation; when I am with my family, it can be brought together as one whole, and that when we’re apart, they can take one-half and I can take the other-half. Since then, the painting has travelled with me from Vietnam, to US and now, Thailand. It reminds me of a wonderful girl who has such a great gift and is a blessing to everyone around her. Dear Karishma, you are such a sweet, talented and thoughtful girl. Thank you for sharing your gift with me. Cheers,
At the first time I saw the paintings, I am immediately touched by the creativity and vision. Every painting tells a story from her soul. This painting is called “Helping Hands”. The world needs helping hands – making it a better place. At PepsiCo, we established “Helping Hands” employee voluntary program across region because we as a company care deeply about the community we operate in. The purpose is to engage our employees to offer help to contribute positively to our community. There is no better painting depicting the spirit of “Helping Hands” than this one – warm and colorful color showing the wonderful world we live in because you and I care about it and make it better every day with our Helping Hands!
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Karishma and her family were fortunate to have some very personal time with His Holiness Dalai Lama. Dalai Lama blessed Karishma by compassionately pressing
Kajol’s Speech – World Down Syndrome Day The United Nations, Geneva – 21st March 2019 Good morning everyone, There is so much that I
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! Happy World Down Syndrome Day! My name is Karishma Kannan. I am from India. I am 27 years Old.
