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Youth Leaders, Mila (left) and Rayan (right)
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Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes: Recovering from the Pandemic

Mila and Rayan are creating a survey to assess the pandemic's impacts on the lives of athletes in their community.
Individuals standing on a beach, some wearing gloves and holding rakes and brooms
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#UnifiedSteki

Jason and Konstantinos will be hosting several Unified sports events over the course of their project to unify athletes in their community and grow their Special Olympics Program.
Youth Leaders, Jingkai (left) and Jiazheng (right)
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Unified Friendships in China

Jiazheng and Jingkai's project encourages people with and without intellectual disabilities to build friendship through Unified activities.
Three Youth holding a sign that says #LEADTOINCLUDE
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MountaINclusion - Outdoor Unified Activities

Giorgia and Lisa are organizing 6 day trips in their locality for youth to explore nature and exercise together.
14 individuals sitting in a circle, some on blue mats and some on chairs. One individual has a white board they are showing to the group.
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Community-Linked Health Fitness Programs

Jae Seong and Jun Hyung want to help promote healthy behaviors in their community and will work to train young people on physical and mental health.
Youth Leaders, Titus (left) and Emilia (right)
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Inclusion Near You!

Emilia and Titus are holding Unified sporting events to unite current athletes and Youth Leaders in their program, and identify new ones, too.
Individuals smile at the camera beside banners. They are holding certificates and wearing medals.
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Swim to Inclusion

Linda will host swimming classes for young people with intellectual disabilities, and spread the message of inclusion by presenting about her project within her community.
Youth Leaders, Josh (left) and Daniela (right)
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Watertown Unified Sports Expansion

Daniela and Josh plan to spread the message of inclusion through executing a series of presentations, field trips and Unified Sports events in their community.
Two Youth running on an outdoor track, with one individual watching them.
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Inclusive Sports Selector Event

Dávid and Sára are organizing a Unified Sports informational event where they will inform their community members, specifically families of youth with ID, on the types of Unified sports they can get involved in.
Youth bounce on yoga balls
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Growing the Future: Unified Program Expansion

Lydia and Benji will host Unified Sports events for youth in their local elementary schools, where they ultimately hope to build and expand the Special Olympics programs offered.
Youth Leaders, Natalie (left) and Austin (right)
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Read Across the Classroom (RAC)

Austin and Natalie hope to educate youth in their local elementary schools on the topics of disability and inclusion.
Youth Leaders, Vimbai (left) and Tanya (right)
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Siblings Influencing Unified Footprints of Tomorrow

Vimbai and Tanya want to encourage more siblings to be engaged with Special Olympics and learn how to support their siblings with intellectual disabilities.
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