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Burkina Faso

Youth leaders sit along two summit rows. Their desks have microphones and name tags. They are smiling.
Athletes

Youth Leadership in Africa is Making News

Across Africa, young leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are stepping into the global spotlight and the world is paying attention. From Regional summits to global platforms, young Special Olympics leaders are not waiting for change; they are leading it.
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The Honorable Roland Somda, Minister of Sport, Youth, and Employment, stands with Special Olympics Burkina Faso athletes, staff, and partners following the signing ceremony marking Burkina Faso’s entry into the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion.
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A New Era of Inclusion: Burkina Faso Joins Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Burkina Faso Takes Bold Step for Inclusion and Empowerment
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