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Shahd and Abdelrahman Elmowafy have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This appointment is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.

Coaches Eltheo and Charl realized young women in their community were not given the same opportunities and decided to make a change, helping to break the cycle of violence and offering hope. They’re giving girls opportunities they've never had—both on and off the field. Part Four of our Faces of Inclusion South Africa series is presented by Samuel Family Foundation.

For the first time ever, a Global Youth Leadership Council, consisting of youth with and without ID, planned and implemented the Global Youth Leadership Summit. Take a look back at the 11th Global Youth Leadership Summit as part of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

Gaming for Inclusion is a virtual esports tournament connecting people of all abilities and showcasing the power of inclusion through sport. In partnership with Microsoft, Gaming for Inclusion enables Special Olympics to create impact beyond traditional in-person sporting events and showcase the skills of athletes in the world of gaming.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, join Aly Raisman, Gold Medal Gymnast and Aerie Real Foundation Ambassador and Susan Wang, Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messenger to learn more about Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Strong Minds.

It takes a lot of work to be a Special Olympics National banner Unified Champion School. To do this, a school must meet the 10 standards of excellence. A great example is Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island. One of the reasons is Ponaganset High School created the Inclusion Pledge. This school created the pledge during the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. Since then, the pledge has been taken around the world by supporters. Another part of being a Unified Champion School is showing the 3 components. The first component is Unified Sports. Another component is Inclusive Youth Leadership. Finally, the third component is Whole School Engagement. Altogether, the components create a strong and inclusive school. Watch to learn more about Ponaganset High School.

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel. In her late 50s, Patrice finds the love of her life, Garry, who also has a disability. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do—or if they move in together—the government benefits they need to survive, including Medicaid, would be cut.

Host Novie Craven is joined by special guests Rebecca Daou from Lions Clubs International Foundation and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to shine a light on vital global initiatives supporting youth refugees.

Youth Leaders from Jamaica and Washington D.C. shared experiences, fostered inclusion, and strengthened bonds through cultural excursions, Unified sports, and engaging activities.

Educators can help stop bullying on the spot by learning the best ways to respond when bullying happens in schools.

Wisconsin Safe Communities equips high school students with strategies to combat bullying among peers and spread positivity.

Dr. Bridget Biggs says the effects of bullying can be devastating. So what should parents and caregivers do to prevent bullying? More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. Mayo Clinic News Network