Africa
Special Olympics Mauritius Launched Healthy Communities
The program, launched in 2017, aims to expand services via a year-round model that reaches more athletes.
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Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!
One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
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The Joy of Athletes Is Priceless to Swaziland National Director
Babazile Langa oversaw Swaziland's win of the annual President’s Award for outstanding work among the Africa Region’s 21 programs.
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Outgoing Chair of Special Olympics Malawi Honored
Peter Mazunda was been honored with an Award of Service for his many years of contribution to the Special Olympics movement.
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Africa’s Athlete Leaders Empowered by Microsoft
Athletes lead the way as the voices of the Special Olympics movement, educating the world about the potential of people with intellectual disabilities through their insights and contributions.
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How Africa's Athlete Official Was Part of a Record
Nhlanhla “Jimmy” Masina officiated in a game that saw something that had never happened before in Special Olympics history.
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Kenyan Goal Keeper at World Winter Games 2017 Got Great News
No one knew 16-year-old Lawrence Mwangi had been achieving on the sports field despite having cataracts. He won't for long.
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To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
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Leadership Shines in Kenya’s Microsoft Mission 3000 Athlete
Find out how John Makau has overcome an intellectual disability to lead his family, and many others too.
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South Africa Gains Healthy Communities Status
The Special Olympics chapter was recognized for its health program for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
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