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Faces of Inclusion

Stories of impact in communities around the world.
Four women standing side by side.
Community Impact

A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
2 Min Read
Man speaking into a microphone.
Community Impact

Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story

Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
5 Min Read
Group of people in a greenhouse.
Community Impact

Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
3 Min Read
Group of students holding signs on a school basketball court.
Community Impact

Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
4 Min Read
Group of men playing basketball.
Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
3 Min Read
Man and young boy gardening.
Community Impact

Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
4 Min Read
A group of people standing outside with Play Unified Learn Unified signage displaying sports equipment.
Community Impact

A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story

Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
3 Min Read
A group of students sitting in a circle with their feet together and showing off their socks.
Community Impact

100 Schools United for Inclusion: Special Olympics Romania's Story

100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
3 Min Read
A group of people outdoor at the end of a race.
Community Impact

Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story

A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
3 Min Read
The Unified club, 11 people standing in two rows.
Community Impact

Giving Students a Voice in Mongolia: A Unified School’s Story

A Unified School in Mongolia brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to work on their communication skills.
3 Min Read
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