Play Unified: Learn Unified
The Play Unified : Learn Unified project, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, launched in 2018 to 21 countries: Bharat (India), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, China, Chinese-Taipei, Egypt, El Salvador, Hellas (Greece), Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Pilipinas (Philippines), Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story
A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
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Giving Students a Voice in Mongolia: A Unified School’s Story
A Unified School in Mongolia brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to work on their communication skills.
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Changing Mindsets in Jamaica: Cecil's Journey
A principal in Jamaica shares his plan to make schools more inclusive to students of all abilities.
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Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022
Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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Empowering Youth to Bridge the Divide
As part of a historic initiative to advance inclusive development worldwide for the youth of all abilities, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has provided the Special Olympics movement with a new grant of $8,500,000 USD to launch a Global Campaign for Inclusion in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Announce Global Campaign for Inclusion
A Continuing Partnership to Further Work for Inclusion in Education Around the World.
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Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement
Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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Faces of Inclusion: Stories of Impact from Play Unified: Learn Unified
Read the stories of just a few of the athletes, peer partners, Youth Leaders, coaches, teachers, parents and organizational partners around the globe leading the charge for inclusion through Play Unified: Learn Unified.
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Supporting Holistic Development: The Story of Two Teachers, Ms. Lai and Ms. Ciou
Special education teachers Ms. Lai and Ms. Ciou have watched their school community grow and thrive through Unified Sports in Taiwan.
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Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio
In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
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