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Large group of people with text at the bottom that says "Be Unified".
Community Impact

These Leos are Not Lying About the Power of Inclusion

Special Olympics is proud to recognize the impact of Leos & the Lions Club International Foundation in leading their communities through projects of social inclusion.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ephraim Mohlakane sitting next to one another in chairs shaking hands.
In the News

Ephraim & Arnold's Bond Embodies Togetherness

Arnold Schwarzenegger has reconnected with Ephraim Mohlakane, a Special Olympics athlete, Board member, and former Global Messenger.
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A small group of 6 Special Olympics representatives including two Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers standing together.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes in Kenya

Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
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Students and athletes gather around a student under mosquito net and all are listening to a speaker.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Programs Fighting Malaria

Every year, malaria kills approximately 450,000 of the 220-million people that contract the disease each year. Special Olympics is fighting this mosquito-borne illness in places like Nigeria and Senegal.
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Young woman shows a young girl how to properly wash her hands while other young girls look on.
Community Impact

Let’s Make Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Inclusive!

This story originally appeared in the Global Handwashing Partnership website.
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Khadija standing with her paddle in had ready to play.
Athletes

Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games

Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.
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A smile from Team Senegal athlete Khadija Sy after the medal ceremony for the 100m run. She's standing on stage in front of the World Games logo with volunteers behind her.
Athletes

Khadija's Favorite Race? The 200m!

Khadija Sy wrapped up her 2019 World Games competitions this week with a 100m run and the 4x100 relay.
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Aboubakrine Sadikh Diaw and Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye standing side by side on the football field. Mame has his hearing aids in.
Community Impact

Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi

Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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Jimmy blows a red whistle while officiating a floor hockey game at the 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.
Athletes

Jimmy Masina, Football Official for the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games

Jimmy Masina is an athlete leader from South Africa and works as an Office Assistant for Special Olympics Africa.
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Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye being embraced by his team mates after hearing for the first time. He has hearing aids in each ear.
Videos

Deaf Athlete Receives the Gift of Hearing

At age 31, Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal, hears his is the first time.
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