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Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene

young woman holding a watering can and poring water on another young woman's hands helping her wash her hands.
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Press Releases

The Coca-Cola Company Becomes Official Partner of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029

A snowboarder comes down the hill with his arms raised at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
[Chur, Switzerland – 18 May 2026] The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 continue to gain strong international momentum: The Coca-Cola Company has been confirmed as an Official Partner of the Games, further strengthening one of the most impactful partnerships in the history of inclusive sport.

Strategic Gifts

Working together, we align your philanthropic goals with the needs of the Special Olympics Movement.
What We Do

Inclusive Gyms

A group of athletes working out in a gym doing side bends.
The gym should be a place for people of all abilities to get fit and stay healthy. For people with intellectual disabilities this experience can often be challenging. How can gym owners and trainers create a space where everyone feels comfortable and included?

We explored this question with the trainers at an Anytime Fitness gym in Maryland. See what they learned, and email us your ideas on how gyms can be more inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games

Tim Shriver, Silja Horber, and Bruno Barth posing with the signed official agreement
In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.

Annual Report

The Special Olympics 2023 Annual Report highlights the impact of our global movement over the course of a year—filled with sports, competitions, unified leadership, inclusive health milestones, and much more.
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The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social, and psychological development of the athletes. Through successful experiences in sports, they gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job and community.
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Learn More About the IKEA Foundation 2017 Let'sPlay Campaign

Learn More About the IKEA Foundation 2017 Let'sPlay Campaign
The 2017 IKEA Good Cause campaign specifically focused on children’s right to play and develop. This video unveiled that campaign.
Athletes

‘Don’t be frightened and go for every shot!’

Carla Lenarduzzi playing tennis
Competing against the best players in the world on one of the most iconic tennis courts was a major highlight for a group of Special Olympics tennis players selected to compete at the Players with Intellectual Impairments Championship at the recent Australian Open.
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