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Global Youth and Education

Special Olympics believes that in order to create lasting attitudinal change across the world, the focus must begin on today’s youth. As part of a concerted strategy to ensure the movement reaches as many young people as possible, in all demographic settings, Special Olympics has built model including, Unified Schools, Inclusive Youth Leadership, and Whole School Engagement.

Youth Leaders from Egypt Strengthen Bond Through Unified Fitness Challenge

In February 2021, Youth Leaders in Egypt planned and participated in the country's first ever Unified Fitness Challenge.
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Finding Her Voice Through Unified Sports

In a remote town in Haryana, Bharat, Unified Schools and Sports are helping youth with and without disabilities find confidence and acceptance.
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"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified

A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania

Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
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Nickelodeon and NFHS join the Special Olympics Unified Classroom

Learn to Lead with the #UnifiedGeneration
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Special Olympics Invites Your Middle and High School Students to a Digital Youth Summit!

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is hosting the Digital Youth Summit: Inclusion in Action on May 7, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00PM ET for all middle and high school students.
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As Schools Push to Reopen, Use These Free Resources to Promote an Inclusive Mindset

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools offers free resources to help students and educators reenter the in-person school setting with an inclusive mindset.
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Play Unified : Learn Unified Expands to Two New States in Mexico

Thanks to virtual opportunities and support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, two unique new regions in Mexico will join the movement of Unified Sports and Unified Schools.
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Special Olympics Kenya Reaches New Athletes Through National Broadcast

Special Olympics Kenya coaches and athletes lead Fit 5 workouts on a national education broadcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“Inclusion with All Its Letters:” Unified Storytelling in Chile

High schoolers participating in the Play Unified : Learn Unified project in Chile took on a new type of competition this winter: storytelling.
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