Primordial Dwarfism is a condition that causes the body to grow far below the average person, and this comes with some health concerns and risks. Liam, Alex and Finn are all kids who live with this condition, and for them and their families, this means learning to adapt constantly to life's difficulties. Alex isn't eating, and is doing an X-Ray exam to know what happens when he digests food. For his family, visits like these happen quite often. But not all is bad - there are people with this con

Let’s learn about Diastrophic Dysplasia 👨🏾‍🏫 Did you know there are over 400 different types of dwarfism? Each have their own unique traits and challenges. The most common types include Achondroplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia (SED), and Pseudoachondroplasia — but no two experiences are the same. My type, Diastrophic Dysplasia, affects about 1 in every 500,000 people worldwide. It can cause things like a cleft palate, scoliosis, ear differences, hip and knee issues,

THE PLIGHT OF PEOPLE WITH DWARFISM … People with dwarfism in the Kavango East and West regions have raised concerns over discrimination that excludes them from basic services and job opportunities. In a recent meeting at Rundu, they shared that their children face ridicule at school, affecting their education. They described facing various forms of discrimination, including bullying, humiliation, and being denied opportunities. Chiumba Ezekiel, the chairperson of Special People in Namibia, voice