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Health Messenger

The resources can be used to train Special Olympics athletes to become Health Messengers, empowering them to become health leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large.

What We Do

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Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face.

Athletes

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Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!

European Union Funded Projects

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Since 2010, the European Union (EU) has been a key supporter of Special Olympics across Europe/Eurasia, which has allowed Special Olympics to continue to grow and expand its activities in the region. From supporting several editions of the Special Olympics World Games and European Games to grassroots initiatives focused on health and sport, the EU’s support has added significant support to our strategy in the region. Special Olympics aligns closely with the EU’s desire to promote inclusion, participation in sport, volunteering, health and to give access to people with disabilities to more opportunities in society. SOEE applies for funding to the EU through its SO Europe Eurasia Foundation entity which is set up to apply and administer EU grants.

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia provides sporting events for people with intellectual disabilities in almost 60 countries.

Healthy Communities

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Please use the approved Special Olympics resources below to guide your year-round health work. At the top of the page, you will also find information for managing your 12-month Healthy Communities Impact Grant.

European Football Week

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The Special Olympics European Football Week is an annual Europe-wide sports initiative.

European Week of Families

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From 11 to 15 May 2026, we celebrate the inaugural Special Olympics European Week of Families, and all of parents, caregivers, siblings and many other family members who help to drive our athletes and our movement forward every day of the year!

Families

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These tools will support engaging families in diverse roles throughout Special Olympics. We encourage you to share them widely with both families and Program staff.

Sports & Coaching

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For all of our recognized and official sports, find coaching guides, development models, photos and videos and other related materials. You can also find information on locally popular sports in the mix.
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