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Refugee

Special Olympics athletes and refugees #PlayUnified in Belgium

Special Olympics Belgium athletes and refugees who are living in Belgium came together to demonstrate the power of inclusion at a recent Special Olympics Unified Football Competition in Brussels.
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‘Mission: Inclusion’ in action in Milan

In early July 2019, Lions Clubs International Foundation—one of Special Olympics largest and most long-standing global partners—offered athletes the opportunity to share our joint message of inclusion at the 102nd Lions Clubs International Convention in Milan.
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Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
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Malachie

Malachie was found in a dark room, chained to a pole in a Tanzanian refugee camp. His life was changed when he was brought out of isolation and introduced to Special Olympics Unified Sports.

Gerald Mballe

As a refugee, Gerald faced harsh discrimination. It was the athletes he met through Unified Sports who were the first to accept him in his new home. Follow Gerald as he joins our athletes in the Inclusion Revolution!

Malachie: From Chains to 2019 World Games

From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
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Special Olympics Malta Reaches Out to Refugees

They held come-and-try sessions in golf, hockey and football, as well as Young Athletes and Healthy Athletes promotion sessions.
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