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Brendan Scully, Manager of Content Development, Global Youth and Education

Brendan Scully

Brendan manages the report writing and storytelling initiatives for Global Unified Schools and Unified Champion Schools, specifically with the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), and the Global Expansion of Unified Champion Schools funded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ). Brendan works directly with regional staff and Special Olympics Programs in dozens of countries to highlight the great work they're doing and help grow Unified programming around the world.
Content By This Author

Promoting Youth Engagement in India: Special Olympics Bharat’s Story

A National Youth Leadership Summit in India motivates youth of all abilities to be leaders in their communities.
3 Min Read

Creating Leaders of Inclusion: Special Olympics Egypt's Story

By organizing events, sharing ideas, and advocating for the rights of their peers, the Youth Leaders Council of Special Olympics Egypt is a driving force for inclusion in education and everyday life in the country.
3 Min Read

A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
2 Min Read

Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story

Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
5 Min Read

Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
3 Min Read

Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
4 Min Read

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
3 Min Read

Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
4 Min Read

A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story

Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
3 Min Read

100 Schools United for Inclusion: Special Olympics Romania's Story

100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
3 Min Read