EU Funded Projects
Getting Serious About Sustainability
The Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact project, funded by the European Union (EU), is now entering its final months. By the end of this year, the team will have produced a pioneering sustainability framework that can be used across our movement and beyond.
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New Coaching Guide Launched to Boost Unified Volleyball across Europe
A comprehensive Unified Volleyball Coaching Guide has publicly launched this week as one of the main outputs of the ground-breaking ‘Unified Volleyball Spikes’ project funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (EU).
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New Horizons Open as Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Judo Intellectual Disability Project
The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe
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Earth Day 2024: Special Olympics Sustainability Project Is Making Waves in Belgium And Italy
What impact do Special Olympics sports events—from food and travel to branding and waste—have on the environment? More importantly, what can we do about it?
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European Union-Supported Safeguarding Project Concludes in Slovakia
Meetings held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 12 March marked the conclusion of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard initiative, funded by the European Union's Erasmus+.
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European Sports Conference Paves the Way for a More Inclusive Future in Sports
Bi-annual Gathering Unites Over 100 Sports Leaders from 40+ National Programs in Torino, Italy
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Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader Gilmour Borg Speaks At EU World Mental Health Day Conference
Special Olympics Health Messenger Gilmour Borg shared his compelling journey from enduring bullying to emerging as an Athlete Leader, at the European Union's (EU) World Mental Health Conference in Brussels, Belgium.
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Erasmus+ Funded Special Olympics Operation Safeguard Project Advances in Estonia
Key discussions held on safeguarding progress and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
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Special Olympics Slovakia Organizes First Ever Safeguarding Seminar
Special Olympics Slovakia organized its first ever Safeguarding seminar as part of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard project, funded by Erasmus+, with 60 participants attending.
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Fundação Benfica Hosts First Stage of Special Champions League
Twelve football teams from across Europe participate in the EU-supported event.
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