Health
Let’s Make Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Inclusive!
This story originally appeared in the Global Handwashing Partnership website.
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One in Four Athletes at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi are in Need of Prescription Eyeglasses
Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi brought together 7,500 athletes and unified partners to compete at their highest ability and break down barriers to full inclusion.
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Renee Manfredi: A Messenger with a Mission
Renee Manfredi is a leader, athlete, singer and master of four languages who just happens to have autism.
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How Opening Eyes can save lives: Indonesian teenager discovered with rare condition at World Games
5 years ago, a 15-year-old Yusuf saw a good opportunity to score a goal. Without wasting time, he took the shot but the ball hit the post, deflected back making direct contact with his left eye.
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Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program
If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
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29-Year-Old Palestinian Powerlifter Hear Fans Cheering for the First Time
For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
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Motor Activity Training Program Proves Sports are for Everyone
At the 2019 World Games, 37 Motor Activity Training Program athletes showed the world that people of all levels of ability can participate and benefit from athletic programs.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program
The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program welcomes athletes to participate in sport activities for all ability levels.
Deaf Athlete Receives the Gift of Hearing
At age 31, Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal, hears his is the first time.