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A delegation from the Emirates Down Syndrome Association participated in the annual General Assembly meeting of the Asia-Pacific Down Syndrome Federation, held in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting was attended by delegations and representatives from public benefit associations for people with Down syndrome from 18 countries, as well as a representative from the […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association organized the first Emirates Robotics Championship for People with Down Syndrome at its headquarters in Dubai, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Son of the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Fujairah, with the participation of 44 students representing five centers and two schools. In […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) has launched the first production line for the Emirates Down Syndrome Hospitality Academy, in line with its strategic objective to empower and include people with Down syndrome, by providing opportunities to refine their skills and enabling them in suitable projects according to their professional tendencies and enhancing the quality of […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) participated in the sixth edition of the Accessibilities Expo 2024, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, CEO of Emirates Airlines and Group. The event was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre with wide participation from government entities, public and private institutions. This participation was marked […]
Union Coop has set an exemplary standard in corporate social responsibility through its support of strategic initiatives and its diamond sponsorship of several sustainable, educational, and sports initiatives for the Emirates Down Syndrome Association. Dr. Manal Jaroor, EDSA Chairperson, praised Union Coop for its commitment to continuously supporting community-oriented initiatives that benefit individuals with Down […]
The champions of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association shined at the Al Ain Bocce Championship, achieving outstanding results and winning the “Al Ain Bocce Championship Cup” amid the participation of 15 centers and clubs from across the UAE. Dr. Manal Jaroor, EDSA Chairperson, expressed her happiness with the team’s remarkable achievements. She emphasized that these […]
The champions of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association took part in the first edition of the UAE Special Olympics Games in the bowling competition. The event was organized by the UAE Special Olympics at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) and the Khalifa International Bowling Center. More than 600 athletes from clubs and centers […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association organized the third virtual “Enarat” conference under the theme “Health and Happiness.” The conference addressed several important topics presented by a distinguished group of experienced specialists in food and nutrition. The discussions focused on health and happiness for people with Down syndrome. Dr. Sheiam Sulaeman delivered two key presentations, one on […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association held its 18th General Assembly meeting virtually, with the participation of Mr. Reda Hijazi, representative of the Ministry of Community Development, and Mr. Musaed Al Balushi, representative of the Community Development Authority, as well as the association’s board members and General Assembly members. During the meeting, the administrative and financial reports, […]
People with Down syndrome, their families, advocates, and specialists enjoyed the amazing look of Burj Khalifa lightened up with EDSA Logo and the WDSD Slogan. This came in the celebration of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association of the World Down Syndrome Day, which falls on March 21 every year. In addition, people with Down syndrome, […]
Emirates Down Syndrome Association organized an awareness festival on the occasion of the World Down Syndrome Day in The Dubai Mall, which falls on March 21 of each year, in which the UAE celebrates along with all member countries and institutions of the United Nations, international organizations and civil association under the slogan “With Us Not For Us.” in the presence and Honour of Her Excellency Moza Al Akraf Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development, and a large number of important figures, people with Down syndrome and their families, specialists, volunteers and the mall visitors.
Emirates Down Syndrome Association organized the second edition of “Enarat Virtual Conference” on the occasion of the World Down Syndrome Day under the slogan “With Us Not For Us” and titled “Sexual Education for people with Down syndrome”. Dr. Duaa Saif, addressed the issue of sexual education for children, Dr. Ghanem Al Bustami, addressed the sexual education for the teenage and the Expert and Counselor Mr. Osama Madbouly explained the role of parents in this important subject.