Host Town workshops held in preparation for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
A workshop has been held to help the UAE’s Host Town Programme in the run up to the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi next year.
The Host Town Programme seeks to encourage the inclusion of disabled people into everyday society.
These workshops looked at the logistics of transport and hotel accommodation services for the participating delegations, and the mechanism for attracting volunteers.
Those attending discussed the preparations needed to host delegations during the four days of the programme.
The workshop was attended by Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development and chairwoman of the heritage and community section of the committee hosting the Games. Ms Buhumaid praised the team’s work.
The programme is regarded as an international platform for people to exchange information about their cultures.
“The overall framework is clear and is focused on delivering a strategy and vision for the most unified Games in the history of Special Olympics,” said Khalfan Al Mazrouei, managing director of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
“Public-private partnerships are vital and we must educate the community about what the Special Olympics is all about.
“The Host Town Workshop is an invaluable tool that we have used to highlight a common goal for everyone involved and to emphasise the importance of community participation.”
The Host Town Programme seeks to encourage the inclusion of disabled people into everyday society