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Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
The Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion is creating a world where individuals with intellectual disabilities are celebrated, respected, and fully integrated as valued members of their communities.

  • Who We Are
    Comprised of governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and the private sector, the Coalition advances educational and social inclusion to integrate students with ID more fully in their communities.
  • What We Do
    The Coalition empowers members to expand inclusive education with Unified Schools® and Unified Sports®, a model using sport as a catalyst to foster cohesive classrooms and communities.
  • How We Do It
    The Coalition facilitates multilateral collaboration and cross-sector public-private partnerships to finance inclusion programs, translating policies into practical, sustainable, and achievable actions at local schools and communities.
Students with ID are:

49%

More likely to have never attended school

43%

Less likely to have foundational reading and numeracy skills

2-3x

More likely to be bullied
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In communities worldwide, many young people experience intense social and academic pressures at school, along with bullying and other harmful behaviors. Education systems often underserved and isolate those with intellectual disabilities (ID).
The Coalition aims to reach:
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150,000 Unified Schools

Create 150,000 Unified Schools where inclusive sports and peer-to-peer mentoring are embedded in academic curricula for students of all abilities.
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2,000,000 youth

Bring 2,000,000 youth with and without intellectual disabilities into Special Olympics programs at schools around the world.
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40 nations

Scale the Global Coalition for Inclusion membership to reach 40 nations implementing Special Olympics’ inclusive education through sports programming.
Coalition Members

Arab Republic of Egypt

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dominica

Government of the Hellenic Republic

His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar

Jamaica

Mongolia

Montenegro

People's Republic of Burkina Faso

People’s Republic of China

Philippines

Republic of Angola

Republic of Cyprus

Republic of Ghana

Republic of Kenya

Republic of Kosovo

Republic of Iceland

Republic of Malta

Republic of Paraguay

Republic of South Africa

Republic of Seychelles

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

The Gambia

The United Arab Emirates

Partners

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Coalition News

Saint Kitts and Nevis Joins Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis formally committed to the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s efforts to expand opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.

La Coalición Global está transformando las escuelas y cambiando vidas.

Presentado por:La incorporación de Filipinas a la Coalición Global para la Inclusión representó un hito importante para la región de Asia-Pacífico y reforzó el creciente compromiso con la educación inclusiva. La Coalición invita a los gobiernos a colaborar con los Programas de Olimpiadas Especiales de todo el mundo para crear alianzas público-privadas que financien iniciativas de inclusión.

Dominica Takes Bold Step for Inclusion by Joining Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

On Thursday, 8 January, 2026, the Commonwealth of Dominica marked a historic milestone on its journey toward a more inclusive society.

Olimpiadas Especiales Angola despega con el Manchester City

Special Olympics Angola revela una emocionante asociación con el Manchester City y el grupo global de electrodomésticos Midea para crear un espacio de fútbol común en la ciudad de Luanda
Resources

Global State of Inclusion in Education: A Review of Literature

Global State of Inclusion in Education: Infographic

Social Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Global Evidence from Special Olympics Unified Schools

Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors

A Framework for Defining, Understanding, Teaching, and Fostering Inclusion

Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors

A Framework for Defining, Understanding, Teaching, and Fostering Inclusion
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The Right to Political Participation of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

The Right to Political Participation of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

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