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Community Impact

Opening Doors: Advancing Inclusive Pediatric Care in Colombia

A two-photo collage. The photo on the left shows a mother holding her young daughter in her lap, sitting on a chair in front of two banners. The photo on the right shows a young child sitting down next to a Special Olympics Young Athletes banner.
Recognized annually on 20 November, World Children’s Day brings awareness to children’s rights and welfare worldwide.
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sportanddev: Paris to Host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

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The following is an excerpt from sportanddev’s article, detailing the upcoming 2026 Unified Football World Cup in Paris and sharing the excitement from sponsors and Special Olympics leadership.
Community Impact

Slam Dunk for Inclusion: The First Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in Puerto Rico

Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 7 Episode 6 Luis Fermaint and Jesus Cortes, Special Olympics Puerto Rico, presented by Toyota
This episode spotlights the power of inclusion and the growth of Unified Sports worldwide, featuring voices from Special Olympics Puerto Rico who are shaping this groundbreaking event.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Edna Šunjić

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From her first swim at Oaza to breaking barriers in sport, leadership, education, and government, Edna’s story is one of perseverance, possibility, and the transformative power of inclusion.
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Life-changing Benefits of Basketball with Special Olympics Hellas and Panathinaikos AKTOR

By Victoria Pollitt , November 27, 2025
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“Basketball has changed my life and I am proud to be a part of this family.”
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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.
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Mission

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Leadership

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Special Olympics is shaping a new understanding of leadership, inspired by our athletes, and unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
Partners of the Movement

Procter & Gamble Company

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P&G is one of Special Olympics’ longstanding corporate partners, having supported the movement for 38 years.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Gallagher Announce Global Partnership to Help Scale Special Olympics Sports around the World

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Washington, DC – March 3, 2020: Special Olympics and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, have announced a partnership to help scale Special Olympics sports around the world.
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