Sara Momtaz

In a world in which disabilities are often seen as a disadvantage, Sara wants to embrace those so-called 'differences' by spreading the message that everyone has a place, and that we all belong. Creating MouMou and Friends™, which is the 1st Children's Lead Character and Brand with a disability, is a testament to her daughter Amani, where she hopes to inspire people to understand inclusion, belonging and value.

Author’s Background

Sara is the mother of Amani (MouMou) whose life completely changed upon receiving Amani’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) diagnosis. Eventually overcoming the desperately dark days of trying to understand what Down syndrome is, to grappling through extremely testing times of dealing with Amani’s open heart surgery, the surgeries that followed and all the therapy interventions Amani will need, Sara grew increasingly more confident that she can overcome the challenges that lay ahead.

Sara was overwhelmed with the fear of the unknown, and what the quality of life will look like for Amani as she gets older. That’s when she decided to leave her successful corporate career to spend time to just enjoy Amani and all the miraculous joy she brings to everyday life. For it is indeed true when people say, it is not what you want, but what you need that will bring you true happiness and a sense of purpose and existence.

Amani for Sara is exactly that, and through MouMou and Friends™, Sara hopes to bring that joy to others, and to celebrate the beauty of people in whatever form, in a world where “We All Belong”.