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Sí se puede – Together, yes we can!

Rafel is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from Peru who is leading a Youth Innovation Project titled, “Yes, You Can.”

Miles of Smiles in El Salvador

Loyda and Luis are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador leading a Youth Innovation Project to host a Unified “marathon” of relays for Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.

Teaching the Community to Include (and Craft)

Claudia and Jose are two Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador leading a Youth Innovation Project to create an inclusive leadership team to organize and host craft workshops and exhibitions.

Training Youth Leaders in Hawaii

Camryn is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from Hawaii, USA who will be creating a more Unified school district through an inclusive youth leadership course.

Empowering the Next Generation of Youth Leaders in Venezuela

Arturo and Isabella are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Venezuela leading a Youth Innovation Project to recruit and empower youth leaders to grow the Special Olympics movement in Venezuela.

Social Media for Change

Laura and Lily are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Colorado, USA who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to create a social media campaign featuring Special Olympics athletes.

The Power of Youth in Oklahoma

Athens and Claire are Special Olympics Youth Leaders form Oklahoma who are leading a Youth Innovation Project to grow the programming of the Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee with new and different activities.

Fun with Young Athletes

Maria and Sixto are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from El Salvador who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to expand the Special Olympics Young Athletes program in her country.

At Universities, the SOUL of the Unified Generation

Sheridan is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from North Carolina leading a Youth Innovation Project to expand and enhance Special Olympics reach and impact at universities throughout the state.

Introducing Unified Netball

Fikile and Tsenolo are Special Olympics youth leaders from South Africa who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to introduce Unified netball to Special Olympics South Africa.

Making a Difference on the Court

Haoran is a Special Olympics Youth Leader in Shanghai, China leading a Youth Innovation Project to grow Unified Schools in his community.

A Day for the Siblings

Kritish and Francois Miguel are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Mauritius who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to organize an inclusive recreation and counseling day.

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