Community
Together, we
create belonging.
Special Olympics UAE brings athletes, families, volunteers, educators, partners and supporters together to create opportunities for participation, connection and inclusion.
Why it matters
Community is where inclusion becomes real.
Every athlete is part of something bigger — a community of families, friends, schools, volunteers, coaches, partners and supporters who create opportunities to participate, connect and belong.
The ecosystem
It all revolves around the athlete.
Families, volunteers, schools, partners and supporters each play a part in an athlete's journey. Together, they help create the encouragement, opportunities and connections that make inclusion possible.
Athletes
Schools
Partners
Supporters
Volunteers
Families
Our people
The people make the movement.
From athletes and families to volunteers, educators and partners, every person who takes part helps create a more inclusive community. Their involvement turns opportunities into experiences of participation, connection and belonging.
More than a team.
Behind every athlete is a network of people who encourage, support and celebrate every step, during training, competition and beyond.
In action
The community is active.
There's more to discover
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For youth · athletes · community
Youth & athlete leadership
Empowering young people with and without intellectual disabilities to lead, advocate, speak publicly and create more inclusive communities.
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For schools · athletes · community
Unified arts
Expanding access to the arts and showcasing the talents of Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners — through creative expression, exhibitions and inclusive programming in schools and communities.
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Ages 2—7 · for families · caregivers · teachers
Young athletes
A sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities — building early physical, social and emotional skills alongside families and teachers.
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For athletes · health professionals
Health
Healthy Athletes screenings, health education and training for health and fitness professionals — building healthier lives through access and inclusive healthcare.
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Part of Unified Champion Schools · for schools · STEM
Unified robotics
Bringing neurodiverse and mainstream students together through STEM and robotics — building collaboration, communication and independent thinking.
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build teams.
We build communities.
Across the UAE
Creating a more inclusive UAE, together.
Across the UAE, athletes, families, schools, volunteers, partners and communities are coming together to create more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate, connect and belong.
Impact
When people come together, change follows.
Every connection creates another opportunity to participate, grow, compete and belong.
1000+
Athletes
1000+
Volunteers
200+
Schools
30+
Sports
100+
Events
Come as you are. Be part of something bigger.
Discover the people, programs and opportunities that make Special Olympics UAE a movement for everyone.