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Looking for inspiration? Our Youth Leaders have designed and completed over 580 projects around the world, involving everything from sports to advocacy to art. Explore the project profiles to see how young people are transforming the world to be more inclusive, one community at a time.

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HR Special Olympics

Angel and Bruno created a Human Resources Ambassador program at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences, connecting university students with Special Olympics athletes to promote inclusion. Through inclusive activities and Athlete Leadership opportunities, the project helped strengthen inclusive leadership and create a sustainable model for continued inclusion at the university.
Youth Innovation Projects

Inclusion Through Sport

As part of the Global Youth Leadership Summit, Cyrus and Sean Peter used soccer and basketball to promote inclusion in two schools in Uganda. They identified two new Unified Schools, brought students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together through mixed teams, and helped students participate as athletes and Unified partners.
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Evaluation and Feedback at the Youth Summit

As part of the Regional Leadership Summit, Daniel and Bethuel participated in leadership-building activities alongside youth leaders from across Africa. They then organized and hosted an inclusive basketball training program in local schools, bringing together local youth and athlete leaders to build leadership skills, strengthen peer connections, and promote inclusion.
Youth Innovation Projects

Wheelchair Campaign

Through their project, Wheelchair Campaign, students and Special Olympics athletes at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences came together to create new wheelchair signage on campus, using art to promote inclusion and challenge community perceptions.
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Spread the Word to End the Word

Giannelli and Maria’s project in Peru used a “Spread the Word” campaign to promote inclusion and challenge stereotypes within their school community. Through TED Talk-style trainings, lived experiences, and a Pledge of Inclusion, they encouraged students, teachers, and community members to learn about inclusion and take action.
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Inclusion Laboratory

Ana Lucia and Silvana’s project in Peru helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build employment skills and connect with potential employers. Through tailored training workshops and a Job Fair, the youth leaders created new opportunities for participants to prepare for the workforce, explore their interests, and pursue employment.
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Let's Play Together

Austin de Jesus and Eduardo Alfredo led an inclusion workshop at the “Engineer Tomas Guardia” school, bringing students and teachers together through creative activities and Unified Basketball. The project encouraged students to recognize the value of inclusion, celebrate the abilities of others, and become involved in the Special Olympics movement.
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Connected Without Barriers

Youth leaders Jose Joel and Orlando Ariel organized a Unified mixed basketball event in Panama to promote inclusion and introduce young people to the power of Unified Sports. Through the project, they inspired their community to embrace inclusion while discovering their own potential as leaders and advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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We Move Forward Without Limits

Youth leaders Maria Fernanda and Mariagni introduced students to the power of Unified Sports through an interactive volleyball workshop. As part of an exchange with Special Olympics Connecticut, they promoted inclusion, strengthened their leadership skills, and inspired students to become champions of inclusion in their schools.
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Opening Paths

Youth leaders Marisin and Sofia brought students with and without intellectual disabilities together for an inclusive awareness event featuring Unified Sports, a ropes workshop, and collaborative activities. The project helped participants discover the power of inclusion while encouraging young people to become volunteers and Unified partners with Special Olympics Panama.
A group of participants sits around tables in a bright indoor space taking part in an inclusive sensory activity. Several participants wear eye masks while others guide the activity using materials on the table, with large windows and greenery visible outside.
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Unified Trip to Erlangen

Youth leaders Sarah and Clemens brought young people from their local Special Olympics Program together for a unified trip to Erlangen focused on building connections, strengthening their youth community, and developing future leaders. Through group activities, planning sessions, and exploring Munich together, participants formed new friendships and strengthened their sense of belonging.
Special Olympics Madagascar volunteers and participants come together to support inclusive health initiatives, promoting access to health education, wellness, and community engagement.
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Strengthen the Younger Generation

Strengthen the Younger Generation created inclusive opportunities for children ages 2–7 through play-based activities, educator and parent training, and Young Athletes sessions. Youth leaders Maminiaina Elia and Tsitoaina worked with educators, parents, and community members to develop and pilot inclusive activities, strengthen partnerships between schools, and bring children with and without intellectual disabilities together through sport. The project concluded with a community sports festival celebrating inclusion and the achievements of young athletes.
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