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Community Impact

The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania

An adult male leads a presentation, with a PowerPoint behind him that reads “Causes of Intellectual Disability.” Pictured in the audience are around 10 scouts.
Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
In the News

A Powerful Example of Inclusion

Special Olympics El Salvador athlete wears the limited-edition soccer shirt designed by Special Olympics athletes.
The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
Press Releases

First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others

Mental Health Action Day black and white logo.
One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20
Community Impact

Thriving in a Refugee Camp: The Story of Doctor, an Athlete

Doctor warms up for practice after school.
Doctor, an athlete in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, has grown as a teammate, leader, and friend thanks to the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative.
Community Impact

Partnering on Behalf of Disability Inclusion: The Story of AMEXCO, an Organizational Partner

A man, smiling in a suit with official patches on it, sits at a desk in front of a Mexican flag and next to an AMEXCO plaque.
Special Olympics Mexico has partnered with AMEXCO, a Mexican education organization, to train teachers across the country in inclusive education practices.
Community Impact

Promoting Friendship and Understanding: The Story of Loau, a Peer Partner

A boy falls over a football on an outdoor field while 5 boys run towards him, 2 from his team and 3 from the other team. Everyone wears Special Olympics jerseys. There are palm trees lining the field.
During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
Community Impact

Connecting Online: The Story of Stephanie and Stany, a Unified Pair

A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with many youth. Many have a matching dark blue Creative Digital Campaign virtual background.
Youth Leaders in Indonesia are taking advantage of the virtual world by hosting webinars surrounding content creation and inclusion.
In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia celebrates 2021 Online National Games!

Young man standing in front of a Special Olympics flag, holding a javelin
Since the Covid pandemic. many programmes in Europe have launched a new version of their virtual games!
Community Impact

World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day - Special Olympics Argentina
On World Youth Skills Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the sixth cycle of Youth Innovation Projects.
In the News

Tim Hileman Joins Sports Byline USA

Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 presented by Toyota logo.
Special Olympics Michigan President & CEO Tim Hileman joins Rick Tiddle on the American Forces Network to discuss the 2022 Unified Cup, that will take place in Detroit Michigan from July 31st – August 6th of 2022.
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