National representative for people with Down syndrome
Chaica is a 23-year-old Emirati graduate of Sharjah English School and continued her studies
in art at the International School of Arts and Sciences in Dubai.
She is fully focused on
spreading awareness on inclusion, with representative roles at top national and
international organizations.
She is the Emirates Down Syndrome Association Representative
at Down Syndrome International, Ambassador of Inclusion MENA at Inclusion International,
Ambassador of Inclusion at Manzil Center in Sharjah, and a UAE Special Olympics Athlete &
Leader.
In Addition, she is fully focused on her martial arts, having attained a black belt from
Shotokan Japanese Sports Center.
She trains and competes in nine different martial arts
with her main interests being Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Chaica has participated in several
competitions internationally, and has won 2 championships in Egypt and Spain.
Chaica also
participated as a Torch Runner during the Law Enforcement Torch Run at the World Games,
and gave a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics that was held in Abu
Dhabi, UAE.
With hard work and dedication, Chaica aims to keep spreading inclusion in any way
possible, and to represent what’s possible for people with down syndrome.