1996-2000

The Late HRH Prince Majed bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud officially inaugurated the current premises.

• - 1500 families serviced, 274 children enrolled and employees reached 144.
• - The Early Intervention Program's first printed publication entitled “Dear Mother... Dear Father”.
• - 1st Symposium on the importance of Early Intervention.
• - Launched theatre productions in our new premises.
• - Employment opportunities of Help Center graduates were ncreated by employing 2 graduates at Gandour industries and Juffali Factories.
• - Late HRH King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’ visited as a prince.
• - HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman’ visit.
• - 2nd Symposium titled “Behavior Management”.

2000-2005

• - Help Center Alumni Club was established.
• - 3rd Symposium on “Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities”.
• - “Desert Knights” troupe of performing actors with intellectual disabilities was created.
• - Our male athletes won gold and silver medals at “Alaab Al Quwa Kingdom Championship” for children with CP.
• - Juffali Family received an award at the First Special Needs Festival held in Riyadh.
• - Children represented VSA-Arts KSA at VSA- South Africa mFestival in Cape Town.
• - Children represented VSA-Arts KSA at VSA International Festival in Washington D.C.
• - Participation for the first time in the Special Olympics Games in Rhodes and won (4) medals in total.
• - Participation in MENA Region Sp

2005-2010

• - “Dirat Ajdadi” the Help Center's Alumni Sports and Recreational Club.
• - Expansion of our programs; “Abkareno” science laboratory, outdoor farm, art studio and a library with around 2700 books.
• - 2 graduates won gold medals at the Paralympic Games in China.
• - An alum triumphantly reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
• - Golden Award for Saudization from the Ministry of Labor.
• - 4 th Symposium titled "Young Adults & Beyond... Towards a Secure & Stable Future”.
• - "Desert Gazelles" Sports team was formed.
• - Awarded the Runner-up award for the Chaillot Prize by the European Union Delegation.
• - Joined “Rehabilitation International Organization”.
• Knights” and travel for the first time outside the Kingdom for a performance in Kuwait.
• - Launched of “Fire Bolt Friendly Games 1”.
• - 1st basketball game for the Females’ Team.

2011-2015

• - Awarded King Khalid Award for Excellence in Social Projects.
• - Awarded Makkah Award for Excellence.
• - Release of “Mint Cardamom& Ginger” book which represents 81 stories by families of the Help Center.
• - Release “Mint Cardamom& Ginger” book, the English version.
• - Application of new physiotherapy techniques; Kinesiotaping.
• - “360 -degree Program” towards an integrated life for persons with intellectual disabilities.
• - Awarded “Princess Seetah Bint Abdulaziz Award” for Excellence in Social Work- Encouraging award.
• - Launched “Start Small... Grow Slow... Make a Difference” book- English version.
• - Re-print Early Intervention booklet “Dear Mother.. Dear Father”.
• - SPARK communication “Coaching parents to use Hanen strategies” workshop.
• - Created “Communication Flash Card Box” for language skills’ development.

2016-2020

• - Application of new physiotherapy techniques; CME (Cuevas Medek Exercises).
• - “Desert Helpers” volunteering group was formed.
• - First Inclusion Summer Camp.
• - “Desert Gazelles” participation in Oaza Sport GamesSarajevo- Bosnia.
• - “Desert Knights” troupe participation in Janadriya.
• - Launch of “Come Cook with Me” campaign and the cook booklet.
• - Launch of “Come Design with me” campaign to raise awareness and promote the capabilities of persons with intellectual disabilities.
• - Launch of “Start Small... Grow Slow... Make a Difference”, Arabic version.
• - “Desert Knights” troupe participation in Very Special Art Festival- Egypt.
• - “Desert Gazelles” sport team participation in Beirut Marathon.
• - Active members in the Special Olympics Saudi Arabia, by having some of Help Center’ “Desert Gazelles” female athletes took part in Special Olympics Games -Abu Dhabi, and the all-female team at the first regional floorball cup held in Cairo.
• - “Hakouna Matat” performance on Help Center’ stage.
• - Participation in “Ramadan Aman” campaign.
• - Launch of the “Karoo Kings” an active team of men and women promoting and selling their products.
• - Participation in MBC- Arabs Got Talent-Al Amal program in Lebanon.
• - “Desert Knights” troupe participation in the Art and Music Festival in Southern Korea.
• - Member in “Inclusion International- Mena” Organization.
• - “80” of Help Center graduates have been employed.
• - Couples’ sessions in the Early Intervention.
• - Abu-Bakr Ba-Dahman became self-advocate and spokesperson.
• - “Desert Knights” troupe participation in “Champion” movie.
• - Launch of “KaffaK” Sport book.
• - Launch of “Hakatha Attallm” educational series.
• - Designed the “HC@Home” an online program during Coronavirus pandemic.
• - #Attentive_Ears " Initiative during Coronavirus pandemic to support persons with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.
• - #B Active_HC” sport campaign with famous athletes to promote the importance sport activities during Coronavirus pandemic.

2021-2025

• Published the “Mini Kaffak” sports guidebook.
• Officially registered Ahmed Abdullah Juffali Charitable Foundation with the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development.
• The “Desert Knights” troupe starred in the Arabic version of the film Champion.
• Presented a sports showcase at Formula 1 in Jeddah.
• Introduced a father–child swimming program in Early Intervention.
• The “Desert Gazelles” won 2^nd place in the Jeddah Municipality Basketball Tournament.
• Formed a partnership with the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education at King Abdulaziz University.

• Celebrated 25 years of the Help Center Employment Program.
• Established the “Desert Gazelles After-School Sports Club”.
• Competed in the 3^rd International Basketball Championship for Persons with Down Syndrome in Madeira, Portugal.
• The “Desert Knights” won 2^nd place at the 6^th Gulf Theatre Festival, plus awards for Best Director, Set Design, and Female Actor.
• Signed three medical agreements.

• Participated in the Islamic Arts Biennale 2023 with a Saori workshop.
• Upgraded Ministry of Health certification to become a recognized Medical Rehabilitation Center.
• Officially registered the “Desert Helpers” volunteer group with the National Platform for Volunteer Work.
• Produced the theatrical play “Sindibad in Our Way”.
• Sent 30 “Desert Gazelles” athletes to the Special Olympics World Games – Berlin, bringing home nine medals.
• Formed a partnership with the Therapy Stages Center.
• Self-Advocates participated in a workshop in Alexandria.
• Established the Siblings Committee.
• Took part in the Saudi Games (#بيننا_أبطال).

• Launched the “Pop-Up Karoo Project” with the Ministry of Culture during Ramadan in Jeddah’s Historic Area.
• Launched “Desert Dynamos” cheerleading team.
• Officially established the “Desert Gazelles Sports Club”, certified under Special Olympics Saudi Arabia.
• Participated in the Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Equipment in Riyadh.
• Hosted Prof. Susanne M. Bruyère (Cornell University) for a session on disability and  employment.
• Expanded “My Family & I” program.
• Engaged grandparents for the first time in intergenerational activities with their grandchildren.
• Introduced “Ramadan Gathering” (رمضان يجمعنا) community event.
• Signed multiple new agreements: 3 medical, 3 social, 2 sports, and 1 educational partnership.
• Adopted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (low- and high-tech) tools across the Center.