Middle East-North Africa stories

These are stories of Special Olympics people and events throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

January 18, 2012

National Games in Celebration of Silver Jubilee in Jordan

In celebration of its Silver Jubilee, SO Jordan held its 11th national games under the patronage of HRH Prince Ra’ad Bin Hamoud, President of SO Jordan and in collaboration with the Japanese aid agency JAICA.

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January 18, 2012

National Games in Mauritania

Marking the 51st  Independence Day in Mauritania, the SO Mauritania held its fourth National Games in Nouakchott.

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December 14, 2011

A Unified Day of Sport

Sponsored by Mattel Childrens Foundation, 110 athletes and partners with and without intellectual disabilities, aged between 12 and 21 years old, gathered at “Assass Sport Court” in Lebanon to compete in football, basketball and bocce.

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November 3, 2011

My Daughter, My Teacher

Social I taught my daughter words, but in return, she taught me the meaning of these words love, how to love and be loved, unselfishness and unlimited love. She taught me patience, endurance, tolerance and giving.2011 11 03 My Daughter, My Teacher

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September 28, 2011

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day Celebrated by SOMENA

SocialEunice Kennedy Shriver Day Celebrated by SOMENA  Paying tribute to the founder of the SO movement, SOMENA’s regional countries celebrated the annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, which was created to honor the late SO top figure, her life and prominent

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September 22, 2011

SOMENA Meetings Held in Beirut

Regional President & Managing Director Ayman Abdel Wahab of SOMENA chaired the region’s meetings in the Lebanese capital of Beirut recently.
Members of SOMENA’s regional office attended the meeting along with Mira Morsy representing the Region’s Families’ Committee.

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Igniting the Project Unify Fire in Special Olympics Bharat

Project Unify is now ‘official’ in the Asia Pacific region with our pilot launching in Special Olympics Bharat!read more »

Posted on 2012-05-16 by Karyn

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