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.
Partnering on Behalf of Disability Inclusion: The Story of AMEXCO, an Organizational Partner
Special Olympics Mexico has partnered with AMEXCO, a Mexican education organization, to train teachers across the country in inclusive education practices.
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Creating a Strong Virtual Network: The Story of Nemanja, a Youth Leader
During the pandemic, online networks helped Special Olympics Serbia Youth Leaders stay connected and spread the movement for inclusion.
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Advocating Inclusion: The Story of Sahil and His Mother
Sahil's mother has watched her son Sahil, who has Down Syndrome, grow into a confident and social Youth Leader since Play Unified: Learn Unified was introduced to his school.
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Bonding through Walk and Talks: The Story of Morocco
Special Olympics Morocco is meshing inclusion efforts with Moroccan culture through weekly "Walk and Talks" with athletes and Unified partners.
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Changing Views of Self and Others: The Story of Shiyu, a Youth Leader
Special Olympics China Athlete and Youth Leader Shiyu reflects on the impact of Unified Sports on her life.
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Hosting the 2022 Special Olympics World Winter Games: The Story of the City of Kazan
Play Unified: Learn Unified sustains momentum in Russia as Kazan prepares to host the World Winter Games in January 2022.
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Thriving in a Refugee Camp: The Story of Doctor, an Athlete
Doctor, an athlete in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, has grown as a teammate, leader, and friend thanks to the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative.
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Play Unified: Learn Unified's Transformative Global Impact
Over the last three years, the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative has helped create nearly 2,000 new Unified Schools in 14 Programs, driving inclusion for youth with and without intellectual disabilities around the world.
Special Olympics Brazil Partners with Rio de Janeiro Ministry of Education
Unified physical education classes aid policy efforts to serve as catalyst for truly inclusive schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
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