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 members.
“We’re all dedicated to combining our efforts to develop the abilities and energies of individuals with disabilities via training, coaching, and lifelong studying, and to raise them to the very best ranges of participation and affect in our modern societies.”
Mr. Rashed Alhmoudi, Consultant of the UAE Embassy in Argentina
Contributors explored the elemental steps for launching UCS programming. Guided by the experience of Particular Olympics Argentina, they explored efficient implementation methods.
“[We are] glad to share with leaders of the area, selling the event of extra inclusive instructional 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 discovered about fostering inclusive mindsets and behaviors, a vital framework for the growth of UCS.
Day One: 2 July
The second day was filled with a powerful emphasis on Unified Sports activities. Contributors not solely discovered the steps to provoke Unified Sports activities in colleges but additionally skilled its impression firsthand via a Unified Soccer match. By means of this, members discovered management actions that emphasised communication and teamwork. The day concluded with an immersive cultural expertise because the group toured the long-lasting 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 individuals.
“The significance of the Unified Era is to make wonderful 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 target 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 strategies, providing insights on how one can efficiently launch and develop 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 members with the data and instruments wanted for UCS growth 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 grow to be brokers of change in favor of inclusive training of their Applications and international locations,” mentioned Johamy Alabi, Particular Olympics Latin America Director Organizational Growth. “We use sports activities and youth empowerment as automobiles for social inclusion in our communities.”
The occasion showcased the collective dedication to constructing a extra inclusive world via training and sports activities.
