Community Impact
Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
Special Olympics Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, Shares Her Experiences at this Year’s World Games Berlin 2023
In this week’s episode, Josh and Novie spoke with Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, about her time at this year’s World Games Berlin 2023.
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Families & Siblings Event in Ethiopia
Special Olympics Ethiopia held its first-ever Families & Siblings workshop which attracted an overwhelming turnout of over 60 parents and siblings of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day
Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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Hand in Hand for Inclusion: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story
A Special Olympics Unified School is built on the simple concept that playing together is a quick path to understanding and friendship.
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SO Senegal Coach Wins Olympic Values Education Program Recognition
"Disability is not a barrier to doing sports. You can live your passion with a disability."
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Special Olympics and Ethiopian Airlines Unite for Africa Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Africa Region and Ethiopian Airlines have joined together to put on the 19th annual Africa Leadership Conference from 18-20 September in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Bethel University Student-Athlete Standout Creates Purpose Through Special Olympics
While playing college football at Bethel University, Jaran Roste discovered another passion: Special Olympics, leading him to become one of Special Olympics Minnesota's first student-athlete ambassadors.
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Running for Unified Schools: Special Olympics Morocco’s Story
Special Olympics Morocco participates in the Marrakech Marathon.
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How Does a Photographer Sum up the most Incredible Experience of their Career?
Photographer Dillon Vibes shares his experience attending the Special Olympics World Games 2023 through photographs he captured while in Berlin. Below is a collection of photos and personal insight to his most memorable times at the Games.
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Tim Shriver Commentary: Special Olympics World Games Provides an Opportunity to Recommit to Inclusion in Education
Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver calls for education reform for those with intellectual disabilities.
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Mom of Special Olympics Germany Athlete Inspires 45+ People to Volunteer and Work at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Few people can say they are single-handedly responsible for more than 45 people volunteering and working at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
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St. Maarten Special Olympics Swimmers Learn the Importance of Fit Feet
Swimmers don’t always think about their feet, except when they are concentrating on kicking and propelling themselves through the pool or an open water swim.
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