Working with people of Determination
Volunteering with special needs families in Dubai and working at the Special Olympics 2019 in Abu Dhabi are experiences I deeply cherish. These opportunities have highlighted the importance of inclusion in our society. Understanding that people of determination are unique, and recognizing their desire for independence and inclusion, has been both an eye-opening and humbling experience.
At the Special Olympics 2019, I began my workshop guide journey with Turquoise Boutique Studio. This is a large string art wall installation, where attendees could add a string or two to create a beautiful collaborative piece of wall art.
SEDRA FOUNDATION
During COVID, I had the privilege of hosting a baking workshop via Zoom for the students at the Sedra Foundation in Abu Dhabi. It was an amazing opportunity where we made delicious Tex-Mex chicken enchiladas. I sent the list of ingredients to the participants, and we baked a delightful tray of chicken enchiladas together for our families. They loved the food so much that they reached out to me to host another bake-along. We scheduled it, but unfortunately, by the time the date approached, I got COVID and was admitted to a field hospital.
I hope to build on this experience and work with more children and people of determination, as it is something that brings me immense joy.
