Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Looking to the Future at the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2024
The Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional Leadership Conference, hosted by Special Olympics Germany and supported by the German Ministry for the Interior and Community, Sports Metropolis Berlin, Toyota Motor Europe and Lions Clubs International Foundation, took place in Berlin on 15 and 16 October.
Faces of Inclusion: YangLingZi School Championing Inclusion
In the heart of its region, YangLingZi School serves as a model of Unified Champion Schools, a place where students of all abilities come together to learn, play, and grow side by side.
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Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Europe Eurasia
The Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Europe Eurasia event brought together leaders, mentors, educators, and youth with and without intellectual disabilities from across Europe and Eurasia.
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Special Olympics Presents on Ongoing Health Equity Projects at the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting ‘Key Session’
Special Olympics Presents on Ongoing Health Equity Projects at the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting ‘Key Session’
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Remembering Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones wasn’t just a music industry legend; he was a true leader in spreading the message of inclusion! His dedication to the A Very Special Christmas (AVCS) albums is unmatched, helping bring people together through the power of music.
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Disability Employment Awareness—It’s More Than a Month
Hosts Josh Basile and Novie Craven are joined by David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica athlete and Global Athlete Leadership Council member, who contributes his perspective as an employee of Special Olympics Jamaica.
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Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Middle East/North Africa
The Special Olympics MENA Unified Champion Schools (UCS) Hub event, titled Excellence in Action: Expanding UCS across the MENA region, was held from October 23 to October 26, 2024.
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Highlights from First-Ever Unified Champion Schools Competition Worldwide
For the first time, Special Olympics MENA hosted a regional competition dedicated to Unified Champion Schools, bringing together athletes and youth leaders from across the region to compete in unified sports.
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Celebrating the Launch of the First UCS Music Video: A Vibrant Tribute to Inclusion
Check out the first-ever UCS (Unified Champion Schools) music video!
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Introducing UCS Ambassadors: Championing Inclusion and Empowering Youth Leaders in MENA
This first-of-its-kind project brings the voices of youth to the forefront, offering them a platform to lead, inspire, and create more inclusive communities through the transformative power of sports.
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New Leadership Council for Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Elected
SOEE announced the election of eight new members to its Europe Eurasia Leadership Council (EELC) for the 2024-2026 term during the Regional Leadership Conference in Berlin on 16 October.
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Special Olympics Receives Prestigious Empress Theophano Award and Hosts Inclusive Sports Panel Highlighting the Social Role Sports Plays in Creating a More Inclusive World
The fifth ‘Empress Theophano’ Prize was awarded to Special Olympics, Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver and CEO Mary Davis last week in Thessaloniki, Greece in a moving ceremony in the 2000-year-old Rotunda in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the presence of hundreds of global actors in the development community.
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