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Kilifi’s Quiet Shift

For more than 20 years, Coach Kai has shown up the same way, early, consistent, and quietly committed. And over that time, he has quietly shifted the mindsets of the community in Kilifi.
Videos

Raised in Love, Seen by the World

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There was a time when Purity's mother worried about what her daughter's future would hold. Today, she struggles to put into words just how extraordinary that future has become.

A Celebration Like No Other

Watch the celebration that the community put on for Purity after her performance at the World Games in Berlin.

Purity wins gold at World Games

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Purity raced in the 50m dash and won gold at the Berlin World Games in 2023.
Stories

Building Capacity for Motor Activity Training Program (MATP)

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Every athlete deserves the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activities in ways that are meaningful and appropriate to their abilities.
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Special Olympics Enters into Multi-Year Grant Agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation, Focused on Unified Programming

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[Washington, DC, USA – 19 March 2026] Special Olympics announced a three-year grant agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), whose mission is to create a truly mobile society that will help people around the world live better lives.
In the News

From Leadership Academy Graduate to Facilitator: Iris Mercedes Martinez's Continued Impact through Alumni Leadership Network Engagement

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After decades of leading teams across her country Panama and Latin America, Iris Mercedes could have stepped away from leadership. Instead, she chose to invest in the next generation of leaders. She joined Special Olympics after an illustrious career in sales & marketing.
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Special Olympics and Aruna Abhey Oswal Trust Join Forces to Advance Inclusion Through Partnership Renewal

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Inclusive sports and health initiatives to be funded across the Caribbean and Europe
Press Releases

Nestlé Health Science becomes Global Partner to Special Olympics

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[Lausanne, Switzerland - 7 November 2025] Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has announced a $2 million USD multi-year partnership with Special Olympics. The partnership will focus on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), and the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screening protocol.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Inaugural Special Olympics European Week of Families Culminates in UN International Day of Families Celebrations

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From 11 to 15 May, Special Olympics athletes across Europe Eurasia—and their families—have been celebrating the role that families play in our movement through the first-ever Special Olympics European Week of Families, supported by Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Samuel Family Foundation.
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