Unified Schools
Inclusion through Cultural Experience, Sex Education, and Sports Workshops
Bella Victoria
Region
East Asia
Program
China
Project Year
2024
Ziting and Bella Victoria are two youth leaders from China who led a project promoting inclusion in local schools through sports, cultural activities, and education. They organized an Inclusive Sports Day that brought students from the Changshu School together with campus peers for activities such as unified frisbee, art, and music. They also developed cultural workshops and designed tailored sex education sessions to address learning gaps and promote personal safety and well-being.
About the Project
The Sports Day promoted physical activity and teamwork by inviting students from a local school to join campus peers in inclusive games and activities. Throughout the year, cultural workshops were held to celebrate diversity and foster greater understanding across different backgrounds. In addition, the project addressed a critical gap in education by delivering age-appropriate, accessible sex education for students with IDD, with an emphasis on self-awareness, boundaries, and personal safety.
The Inspiration
The youth leaders also received valuable support and inspiration from teachers at the Changshu School, who provided essential guidance on communication strategies and safety practices.
The Project
In addition to the event, the project implemented cultural workshops and developed plans for specialized, accessible sex education sessions tailored to the needs of students with IDD, further extending its reach and impact.
Project Impact
To sustain the project’s impact, the team organized a campus-wide Special Olympics stand featuring photos and creative works from the event. This exhibit helped raise awareness and continued to educate the broader school community about inclusion and diversity.