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Youth and Schools

Youth Innovation Project Search

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Youth Innovation Projects

Torneo Escolar Unificado

Torneo Escolar Unificado was a project led by Yaretzi and Alexandra to introduce Special Olympics to their school communities through student outreach and a Unified tournament. Their efforts helped establish new Unified Schools and clubs, creating more opportunities for students to learn about inclusion and participate in Unified activities.
Youth Innovation Projects

Unidos por la Inclusión

Andrik and Pablo’s project raised awareness of Special Olympics and promoted inclusion among young people through school presentations, Unified activities, and community events. Inspired by Andrik’s sister, a Special Olympics athlete, the Youth Leaders created opportunities for students to connect, learn, and celebrate the abilities of all young people.
Youth Innovation Projects

Unified Dancers

The Unified Dancers project, led by Youth Leaders Aholibama and Victoria, brought young people together through K-pop dance in Mexico. Through school and community performances, the team showcased participants’ talents, celebrated cultural exchange, promoted inclusion, and raised awareness of Special Olympics.
Youth Innovation Projects

Color Run (Youth Exchange)

Evan, Chris, Thalia, Seylah, Addison, Shantell, Austin, and Logan organized a Unified Color Run in Southern California, bringing students, teachers, and local businesses together to celebrate inclusion, promote Unified Sports, and raise awareness of Special Olympics.
Youth Innovation Projects

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap was a project led by Special Olympics Jamaica Youth Leaders Akeilia and Jhurae following the Unified Youth Exchange with Special Olympics Washington, DC. The project brought together students with and without IDD through teacher workshops, a student exchange day, and a Unified Sports Day.
Youth Innovation Projects

Out of Many, We are One People

Natalia and Coyou organized family sports and fun days at two schools in Jamaica, bringing people with and without IDD together to promote inclusion, raise awareness of the Special Olympics movement, and build stronger, more inclusive school communities.
Youth Innovation Projects

SOJ Dreamers

SOJ Dreamers was a project developed by Youth Leaders Adri-Anne and Chris-Ann through the Unified Youth Exchange between Special Olympics Jamaica and Special Olympics Washington, DC. The project established a school club that brought students with and without IDD together through Unified Sports and extracurricular activities, promoting inclusion, building friendships, and raising awareness of the Special Olympics movement.
Youth Innovation Projects

Echoing Inclusion

An Athlete Leader holding a brochure and smiling.
Larissa Vitoria and Raquel Toledo created a Leadership Tent at Special Olympics Brazil sporting and health events, empowering Athlete Leaders to share their experiences, promote leadership opportunities, and raise awareness about inclusion in their communities.
Youth Innovation Projects

Enablers Project

Britany and Denisher organized a Unified Sports Day in Jamaica, bringing students with and without IDD together through sports, games, and creative activities to expand inclusive opportunities in schools and their wider community.
Youth Innovation Projects

Inclusive Vlogging: Creating YouTube & Tik Tok Videos to Promote Inclusion

The Inlusive Vlogging Project empowered students with and without IDD to collaborate on creating videos that celebrate inclusion and showcase Unified experiences in their school community.
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