We believe that children with special needs can exceed worldly expectations when given the right encouragement and opportunities.
How We Got Started
About YaraStar Foundation
The YaraStar Foundation was formed in honor of our daughter Yara’s life and legacy; to bring hope, healing, and help to children in need within our societies. One of the ways we do this is by supporting access to specialized programs for children with special needs, to increase their intellectual and physical capabilities beyond worldly expectations.
Programs we Support
Doman International
Through this organization, parents and caretakers worldwide are educated about the Doman Method®. The goal of this method is for each child to advance their cognitive, physical, speech, and social development.
Ubumwe Community Center
Ubumwe Community Center in Rwanda strives to help people with disabilities find their abilities. The Ubumwe Community Center serves more than 400 children and adults with counseling, primary education, vocational training and workshop employment.
Grief to Grace Ministries
The Ministry provides resources, counseling, and empowerment programs to widows and children in rural communities in Nigeria. It is the aim of the Ministry to give these women and children a foundation of Christ on which to build their faith, and a more tangible foundation on which to build their futures.
A Story Behind Every Scholarship
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Maddie's Miraculous Journey: Overcoming Genetic Challenges with the Doman Method
Explore Maddie’s transformative journey of overcoming genetic challenges through the groundbreaking Doman Method. From immobility to the triumphant "Creeping Victory”, witness unparalleled strides in child development, fueled by unwavering dedication and innovative methods.
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Beyond Boundaries: Elonesh's Path to Wellness
When he first started the Doman Method, Elonesh was blind, completely deaf and immobile. Now Elonesh can see, hear and move, creeping on hands and knees also cruising. He even reads and understands above age level.
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Katya's Journey: Triumph over Developmental Challenges
Discover the inspiring journey of Katya, a six-year-old who continues to triumph over developmental challenges spurred from an injury at birth. From overcoming hypersensitivity to excelling academically, her story showcases the power of early intervention.
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Meet Varad: A Journey of Triumph and Transformation
Varad's remarkable journey, fueled by the Doman Method® Program, unfolds as a testament to hope and resilience in parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. From overcoming challenges to achieving milestones, Varad's story radiates dedication, love, and the transformative power of innovative interventions.
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Nurturing Potential Against All Odds: Emanuele’s Story
Emanuele, a determined 4-year-old with Trisomy 21, thrives through the Doman Method® Program and parental dedication. Facing financial challenges & the lingering effects of a pandemic, the support of the YaraStar Scholarship helps further his inspiring journey to show what is possible for the outlook of a child with Down Syndrome.
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Jurnee’s Journey to Wellness
Jurnee's remarkable journey from a fragile beginning at 26 weeks gestation, overcoming prenatal challenges, NICU struggles, and bleak medical predictions, is a story of resilience, hope, and remarkable progress.
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Valentina's Triumph: Navigating Hope Amidst the Challenges of Mesial Temporal Lobe Sclerosis and Epilepsy
Mesial Temporal Lobe Sclerosis was the diagnosis that shook the outlook of Valentina’s family for her future as they witnessed her seizures and other challenges that affected her brain. Thankfully hope was not lost, and they found the right intervention to address her symptoms. Now Valentina is making strides that bring so much joy and laughter to her family.
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Embracing Every Step: Leon's Uplifting Journey with Down Syndrome
This is Leon; a remarkable boy who has not only captured our hearts but also earned a well-deserved spot as a recipient of the #YaraStar Foundation scholarship. His infectious smile and determined spirit make him truly adorable, and his journey to wellness, very inspiring.
Join Us In Giving
100 percent of your donation to the YaraStar Foundation serves children with disabilities and extends to widows and orphans in impoverished situations.
