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Tusitina Nu’uvali

Tusitina Nu’uvali, International Advisory Committee Asia Pacific Representative; National Director of Special Olympics Samoa
International Advisory Committee Asia Pacific Representative; National Director of Special Olympics Samoa
In the News

How Special Olympics Kickstarted the Push for Better Disability Data

Male athlete receiving an oral exam.
The following is an excerpt from STAT News’ article, “How Special Olympics kickstarted the push for better disability data,” on Special Olympics’ continuous work to better healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Says #ThanksCoach to All Special Olympics Coaches on ICCE Global Coaches’ Day

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On International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) Global Coaches Day, Special Olympics is saying a loud and heartfelt #ThanksCoach to every one of our coaches around the world. Today is the perfect opportunity to highlight the fantastic work our coaches do every single day.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Partnership

LCIF has been one of the movement’s longest standing and most global of partners. Since 2000, LCIF has brought generous financial support, volunteer engagement and youth development to over 100 nations around the world. Under the global partnership’s Mission: Inclusion banner, Special Olympics and LCIF have scaled key programs and services that bring lasting support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, including eye health and vision care (Opening Eyes), inclusive sports programming (Unified Sports), family health education (Family Health Forums), community leadership training (Leadership Academies), refugee support (Unified with Refugees), national partnership development and much more.  

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Community Impact

A Journey of Inclusion and Connection

Jamaican youth leaders gathered together for their exchange.
This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.
Press Releases

Excellence in Inclusive Education in Rwanda

Four schools competed in Special Olympics Rwanda's Unified Sports competition.
[Kigali, Rwanda – 17 September 2024] In recognition of Special Olympics Rwanda’s continued excellence in inclusive education, the country will play host to 50 delegates from 11 countries for the Special Olympics Africa Unified Champion Schools Workshop from 24 – 26 September at the Four Point Sheraton.
In the News

PS Profiles Differences between Paralympics and Special Olympics

Text reads: what makes us different?
Writer Kristine Thomason notes the similarities between the two organizations but emphasizes the key differences and the need to use correct language when describing the work of each organization.
Community Impact

The True Beauty of Cape Town

People on the sidelines watching a game.
Eltheo and Charl aimed to create a soccer club for 14–16-year-old girls, hoping to inspire school-going youth by showing them there is a future and that they can succeed if they set their minds to something.
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