In July 2024, Particular Olympics World Heart and Particular Olympics Argentina hosted the Excellence in Motion: Increasing Unified Champion Colleges workshop, with help from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, an occasion geared toward introducing and increasing Unified Champion Colleges (UCS) programming.
Day One: 1 July
The occasion opened with a keynote tackle from Mr. Rashed Alhmoudi, Consultant of the UAE Embassy in Argentina, who warmly welcomed the contributors.
“We’re all dedicated to combining our efforts to develop the talents and energies of individuals with disabilities via schooling, coaching, and lifelong studying, and to raise them to the best ranges of participation and affect in our up to date societies.”
Mr. Rashed Alhmoudi, Consultant of the UAE Embassy in Argentina
Members explored the basic steps for launching UCS programming. Guided by the experience of Particular Olympics Argentina, they explored efficient implementation methods.
“[We are] blissful to share with leaders of the area, selling the event of extra inclusive academic communities,” mentioned Mercedes Fielder, Govt Director Particular Olympics Argentina.
Specifically, the youth gained insights into the significance of management and their pivotal position in scaling UCS inside their international locations. Moreover, each Youth Leaders and Program employees realized about fostering inclusive mindsets and behaviors, a necessary framework for the enlargement of UCS.
Day One: 2 July
The second day was filled with a powerful emphasis on Unified Sports activities. Members not solely realized the steps to provoke Unified Sports activities in faculties but additionally skilled its impression firsthand via a Unified Soccer match. By means of this, contributors realized management actions that emphasised communication and teamwork. The day concluded with an immersive cultural expertise because the group toured the enduring Teatro Colón, soaking within the wealthy heritage of Buenos Aires. Grownup leaders joined in a youth management exercise, gaining sensible workout routines to show collaboration, communication, and teamwork to younger folks.
“The significance of the Unified Technology is to make superb issues occur. The ability of youth in management positions is admittedly inspiring.”
Hilda, Particular Olympics Peru Youth.
Day One: 3 July
On the ultimate day, the main focus shifted to sensible utility. Program employees and Youth Leaders collaborated to create actionable plans for launching UCS programming of their respective international locations. Native implementers from Particular Olympics Argentina shared greatest practices and methods, providing insights on how one can efficiently launch and increase UCS.
“Many extraordinary people, taking small actions of their respective communities, have the ability to make a distinction on this planet.”
Gabi, Particular Olympics El Salvador Youth.
All through these three days the Excellence in Motion: Increasing Unified Champion Colleges workshop not solely outfitted contributors with the data and instruments wanted for UCS enlargement but additionally fostered unity and inclusion.
“The event of this occasion reinforces the area’s dedication to increasing the work of UCS, the place we empower Program leaders and supply them with the instruments to turn into brokers of change in favor of inclusive schooling of their Applications and international locations,” mentioned Johamy Alabi, Particular Olympics Latin America Director Organizational Growth. “We use sports activities and youth empowerment as autos for social inclusion in our communities.”
The occasion showcased the collective dedication to constructing a extra inclusive world via schooling and sports activities.
