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Unified Basketball develops Skills and Friendships in China

Tianyu is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from China who will lead a Youth Innovation Project aiming to build strong bonds between Youth with and without intellectual disabilities through the creation of a Unified Basketball program.

Establishing a Unified Generation in Lebanon

Mahdi and Sara are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Lebanon who will work with Youth from several other schools to achieve inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Using Football to Build Inclusion in Kuwait

Omar is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from Kuwait. Omar will lead a Youth Innovation Project using football as a tool to empower and unite youth with and without intellectual disabilities.

Creating Inclusive Spaces for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in Paraguay

Jessica is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from Paraguay who participated in the 2019 Special Olympics Latin America Family and Sibling Workshop.

Welcome to the New Normal

Sofia and Bianca are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Argentina who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to prepare the Special Olympics community for a safe return to activities as new health and safety protocols are imposed because of COVID-19.

Healthy Minds

Jenifer and Jeymi are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador who will lead a Youth Innovation Project focused on strengthening mental health and wellness for Special Olympics athletes, Youth Leaders, and their families.

A Dip into Inclusion: Unified Swimming in Chile

Mateo and Olivia are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Chile who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to engage youth with and without disabilities and expand Unified Sports programs in Chile.

Personalized Nutrition Program

Daniela and Cecilia are sisters and Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to support Special Olympics Unified programming.

The AIR (Avenger Inclusion Revolution) Sports Camp

Matthew and Oliveia are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Rhode Island who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to expand Special Olympics Unified Sports programs in their communities.

Knowledge is Power: Learning to be Advocates for Inclusion

Nayelli and Bryan are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador who will lead a Youth Innovation Project that engages individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to and encourages them to increase awareness and understanding about inclusion.

Home Water Sanitzation

Xavier and Irbin are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to promote inclusion and address the water crisis in their community.

Unified Champions of Odessa: Inspiring Inclusion in Missouri Schools

Xavier and Emilia are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Missouri who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to promote Unified Leadership throughout Missouri by partnering with area schools and leading an Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit.

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