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.
Saluting World Teachers’ Day: A Vision of Authentic Global Inclusion in Schools!
We spent some time with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, to learn more about her perspective and the role of teachers in her life:
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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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Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
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Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors
The 2023 – 2025 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors were announced after a three-week application process.
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Discovering the Best Version of Myself: Jianyu’s Story
A Special Olympics China Athlete Leader shares his personal growth story with Special Olympics
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accessiBe joins World Games Berlin 2023
accessiBe delegation members attend their first Special Olympics World Games as volunteers.
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Celebrating Special Olympics Siblings
Dive into the stories of three Special Olympics siblings who live to break the barriers to inclusion.
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Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story
A National Youth Leadership Summit in Rwanda inspires students and local partners to promote Unified Champion Schools in their communities.
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Four Year Anniversary of Special Olympics World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi
Special Olympics looks back at the last World Games and a meaningful partnership that established new programs and bolstered education initiatives.
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Global Partnerships for Education Highlights Special Olympics’ Call for Global State of Inclusion
Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Jacqueline Jodl explains why Special Olympics is challenging governments to dedicate 3% of their education budgets to help educate students with intellectual disabilities.
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