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In the News

A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI

Children in a classroom raising their hands.
The following excerpt is from Tim Shriver’s op-ed, “A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI,” published by Time Ideas:
Press Releases

Excellence in Sports Leadership in Kenya

Athletes celebrating
Special Olympics Kenya will host the region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with sponsor A Very Special Christmas
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.
In the News

Getting Serious About Sustainability

A group of six people stand in a green field with their hands in the air in celebration in front of a Special Olympics flag with the European Union logo.
The Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact project, funded by the European Union (EU), is now entering its final months. By the end of this year, the team will have produced a pioneering sustainability framework that can be used across our movement and beyond.
In the News

Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere

A woman in a blue bib runs across the court with her hands lifted in celebration.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
Athletes

From the Red Carpet to World Winter Games Turin 2025!

A woman and a man stand in a glamorous dress and black tie on the red carpet with a line of photographers behind them on either side.
Elisa Parutto made one dream come true when she walked the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival last week with fellow athlete and accomplished actor Gabriele Di Bello. Now, she looks forward to bringing another dream to life when she competes in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
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Rockit™ Apple + Special Olympics - 2024 and Beyond: Nutrition, Wellness, Courage, and Resilience at the Core of Collaboration Promoting Inclusion

Rockit logo: Rocket: Crisp, Sweet Miniature Apple
[Chelan, WA - September 17, 2024] Rockit™ Apple, the world's first perfectly snack-sized apple, is honored to announce that they are moving into the third year of partnership with Special Olympics for fall 2024 and into 2025.
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.
Community Impact

Beyond Borders: Special Olympics Unified with Refugees and Lions Clubs International Foundation Partner to Empower Refugee Youth

Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven welcomes Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to spotlight global initiatives in support of youth refugees.
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