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Unified Schools

A program designed to promote social inclusion and social-emotional learning through inclusive sport.
Two young boys with big smiles sit on the ground hugging, surrounded by a circle of red, yellow, and black balloons. In the background is Disney’s “Cars”-themed decorations.
Community Impact

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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A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with many youth. Many have a matching dark blue Creative Digital Campaign virtual background.
Community Impact

Connecting Online: The Story of Stephanie and Stany, a Unified Pair

Youth Leaders in Indonesia are taking advantage of the virtual world by hosting webinars surrounding content creation and inclusion.
2 Min Read
A boy falls over a football on an outdoor field while 5 boys run towards him, 2 from his team and 3 from the other team. Everyone wears Special Olympics jerseys. There are palm trees lining the field.
Community Impact

Promoting Friendship and Understanding: The Story of Loau, a Peer Partner

During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
1 Min Read
A man wearing a hat stands in front of Special Olympics banner, speaking into a microphone and looking at the camera.
Community Impact

Finding the Essence of Unified: The Story of Deogratis, a Teacher

Deogratis, a physical education teacher in Tanzania, uses Unified Sports to spread inclusion in his school community.
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In a crowded gym, two girls guide the hands of another girl in a wheel chair, as she places a Velcro ball onto a target.
Community Impact

Raising the Bar for Inclusive Youth Leadership: The Story of Doukas School

Outside Athens, Greece, a yearly, student-run MATP event brings together private school students and local youth with disabilities.
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Five youth perform a jumping jack, with arms outstretched in the air. They are all different heights and abilities, one has a wheelchair. They all wear masks and Special Olympics shirts.
Community Impact

Propelling “Activa Mente”: The Story of Special Olympics Chile

During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
2 Min Read
A man, smiling in a suit with official patches on it, sits at a desk in front of a Mexican flag and next to an AMEXCO plaque.
Community Impact

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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a selfie of a young-adult man smiling in a white Stavros Niarchos Foundation shirt, holding a hand-drawn sign that reads “SNF, Stay Home, Special Olympics”
Community Impact

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.
1 Min Read
A teenage boy sits at a desk with his peer, smiling at the camera. He holds a pen in his hand, touching a notebook on his desk. There room is full of youth and adults at desks in the background.
Community Impact

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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A group of seven people, wearing face masks and bundled up for the cold, stand together in a park. There are six young men and women, and one adult.
Community Impact

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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