Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality Washington, D.C. 24 January 2023 — Today, on International Day of Education, Special Olympics International called on governments around the globe to allocate three percent of education budgets to implement programs…

The Sport for Social Change Network Africa — SSCNA inaugural awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations who have made strides toward positive social impact throughout the continent. Across 14 categories, the last is the “Leading like Mandela” Champion Award which was presented by Ms Ndileka Mandela. Nominated are…

Special Olympics Rwanda champions youth leadership to promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities through the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed — KIGALI, RWANDA — <25 November, 2022> — A landmark partnership between Special Olympics Rwanda and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be celebrated at a Youth Leadership Summit at Room M1, Kigali Convention Centre on 25 November, 2022. …

Special Olympics continues to open doors for healthcare access and to promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities with partnership from the Golisano Foundation

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Over 150 celebrities came out in dazzling form to show their support for Special Olympics South Africa at their sixth annual polar plunge. — Over R100 000 in funds were raised for the teams travelling to the Special Olympics South Africa 2022 National Games taking place in Limpopo this month. Celebrities and Special Olympics South Africa ambassadors included professional football players, media personalities and actors such as Mark Fish, Kim Jayde and David Reese…

Speak Up Africa and Special Olympics Senegal are the recipient of the 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award — this is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners. — People with intellectual and developmental disabilities around the world have been marginalized for generations — provided poor access to social, educational, and medical services. …

The President of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, pledged his support to Zimbabweans with intellectual disabilities at an official state house event in honor of the athletes that represented Special Olympics Zimbabwe at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE.

Athletes run for equality and inclusion — Best atmosphere, best conditions. The 48th Berlin Marathon across the capital is an annual highlight for long-distance runners. The Special Olympics movement was also started by several runners. The athletes showed what they are capable of in the center of Berlin. Nyasha Derera, Special Olympics Zimbabwe One of more than 45,000 participants is Nyasha Derera…