Lions Clubs

With the 107th Lions International Convention well under way in Orlando, Florida, now is the perfect moment to discover the depth and breadth of the powerful global partnership between Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation. From Opening Eyes in Kenya and Brazil and MATP in Great Britain to Unified Sports in Jamaica and Unified with Refugees in Spain, the combined energy of Lions, Leos and our athletes simply knows no bounds! You will be moved, you will be inspired and you will be ready to serve once you have experienced the power of Mission: Inclusion!

Unified with Refugees initiative equips teachers, coaches and volunteers with the skills to expand Unified Sports opportunities for refugees and host communities, creating a stronger foundation for sustainable inclusion through sport.

How Special Olympics, Lions Club International Foundation, and World Food Program USA United for the Tegwyn Special Unit

More than 100 athletes took part in a landmark Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) demonstration in Malta last week.

With support from Optometry Giving Sight, three trainees from Special Olympics Nevada, Tennessee, and Florida completed a Clinical Director Train-the-Trainer program at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games from 18-20 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 will be officially opened in Folkets Park, Malmö, marking the largest sporting event ever held in Sweden for people with intellectual disabilities.

Millions of people with intellectual disabilities still face disparities and a lack of quality education, health, and access to sport experiences every day.

An experienced team of creators is set to produce high-quality photos, videos and features of the participant delegations during the event from 6 – 11 July.

Eighteen leaders from six Caribbean islands gathered together in Saint Kitts and Nevis, not in a massive conference hall, but in a space built for conversation, honesty, and growth.

Ministry of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity commits to boosting inclusive sport and education in Niger