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Morocco

A group of individuals sit in a conference room with a projector in the middle showing a PowerPoint titled “Rosemary Collaboratory.”
Community Impact

Special Olympics Morocco Launches a National Coalition

Special Olympics Morocco launches a national coalition dedicated to championing equal, inclusive, and dignified healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Two photos of two families placed side by side in a collage. The photo on the left shows a mother and her son standing outside, and the photo on the right shows a brother and a sister sitting on a couch together.
Community Impact

Lighting the Way Series, Part 1: Spotlighting Global Family Leadership on International Day of Families

This International Day of Families, Special Olympics is celebrating the parents, siblings, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of the Special Olympics movement.
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Two female athletes with their arms around one another's shoulders; girl on the left is showing the peace sign, and girl on the right is fist pumping the air.
Athletes

From Basketball Bonds to Floorball Finals: The Power of Friendship for Special Olympics Morocco

Special Olympics Morocco athlete Imane Bouissane and her teammates are participating in their first World Winter Games in floorball, a sport they’ve only learned in the past two years.
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A group of 21 people pose for a photo situated between two black tables and in front of three red and while Special Olympics Health banners. There are two rows of people, with the front row sitting and the back row standing. In the middle of the front row, two women hold a sign reading “#InclusiveHealth.”
In the News

Celebrating Inclusive Health Across the MENA Region

Leadership from Special Olympics International and the Golisano Foundation spent the week of November 4th in the MENA Region witnessing the impact of local health programs in action!
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In the News

Highlights from First-Ever Unified Champion Schools Competition Worldwide

For the first time, Special Olympics MENA hosted a regional competition dedicated to Unified Champion Schools, bringing together athletes and youth leaders from across the region to compete in unified sports.
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Young man and woman standing next to one another on the tennis court.
Athletes

Transformative Power of Believing in one's Potential: A Coach and Athlete’s Bond

Ahmed El Farji has taken on the role of coach with Special Olympics Morocco tennis player Hajar Cherif Lamrani, guiding her with dedication and expertise.
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Students from Special Olympics Morocco Unified Schools engage in a football match
Community Impact

Running for Unified Schools: Special Olympics Morocco’s Story 

Special Olympics Morocco participates in the Marrakech Marathon.
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Footballers high-fiving fans
Community Impact

Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023

There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Women's teams playing basketball on a court.
Community Impact

Feeling the Crowd: A Letter from a Fan in the Stands

Excitement. It’s a good feeling.
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International Youth Day 2021: Lead to Include
Community Impact

International Youth Day 2021: SO Middle East/North Africa Youth Lead to Include

Special Olympics MENA youth are prioritizing the inclusion of persons with disabilities as a critical need of the hour.
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