Africa
Global Coalition for Inclusion Signed in Ghana and Seychelles
Special Olympics Ghana hosted the first signing in the Special Olympics (SO) Africa Region of the Global Coalition for Inclusion with the Republic of Ghana on 27 November 2023.
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Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students With Disabilities, Special Olympics Leader Says
The following is an excerpt from Education Week’s article, Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students With Disabilities, Special Olympics Leader Says.
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One Boy, One Village at a Time
Witness Aaron Banda's journey from being chained to becoming a valued part of his family and community.
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Trying to Rebound after COVID-19
One Special Olympics club in Kenya struggles to increase athlete and coach participation to pre-Covid levels two years after the end of the lockdown.
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Nyasha Derera Celebrates the 2023 World Games in Berlin
The 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin made me feel at home, welcomed, loved, and embraced.
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Special Olympics Health Messenger Barbara Njovo Speaks at the World Health Summit in Berlin
Special Olympics, ATScale, CBM Christian Blind Mission, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and Missing Billion Initiative, made a strong impression at the recent World Health Summit (WHS) held in Berlin earlier this week.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes exceptional 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team
Today, on 3 October, in an historic moment of recognition, the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team received a profound honor as His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, warmly welcomed them to a special ceremony hosted at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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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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Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion Through Special Olympics in Ethiopia
Special Olympics Ethiopia will host Africa Region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with official carrier Ethiopian Airlines
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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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