His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

In July 2024, Special Olympics Global Center and Special Olympics Argentina hosted the Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools workshop, with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, an event aimed at introducing and expanding Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming.

Over 40 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities from 14 Asian Pacific countries gathered in Singapore earlier in June for the “Youth for Inclusion: Expanding Unified Champion Schools” summit.

The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation's journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance.

Two storybooks feature 16 stories of people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world, documenting inclusion in sports and education.

By organizing events, sharing ideas, and advocating for the rights of their peers, the Youth Leaders Council of Special Olympics Egypt is a driving force for inclusion in education and everyday life in the country.

Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.

100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.

A team of Special Olympics athletes in Argentina are the leaders of a new digital magazine.

As the Unified Champion School project spreads around the world, Special Olympics Pakistan hosts Unified Hikes to engage students and community members.