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Uganda

Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023

There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Monitor Uganda Edition Shares the Inclusive Experience of Special Olympics

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics: Sharing Sports Experience published by Monitor Uganda Edition.
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Unified Sports in Uganda with GIZ Sport for Development

Unified Sports® in Uganda's schools, clubs and federations gets boost from the GIZ Global Project “Inclusion of People with Disabilities”.
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Joyce’s Story

In Africa and elsewhere, Special Olympics conducts crucial outreach to help spread understanding about people with intellectual disabilities. This overcomes harsh stigma and brings new awareness among caregivers and others working with this vulnerable population. Here's just a glimpse into how this has brought new hope to Joyce, a young girl in Uganda.

Let’s Make Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Inclusive!

This story originally appeared in the Global Handwashing Partnership website.
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In Uganda, "Because of Special Olympics, I am Somebody"

When Florence Nabayinda was diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, her world turned dark. See how she's managed to battle past that.
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