Nyasha Derera
Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger (SSIGM) Athlete leader 2019-2023 Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Education Experts Call for Greater Commitment to Inclusion in Education
On 18 April 2024, Special Olympics International (SOI) joined the Brookings Institution Center for Universal Education (CUE) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in co-hosting the CUE Symposium on Education Systems Transformation for and through Inclusive Education.
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Nyasha Derera Celebrates the 2023 World Games in Berlin
The 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin made me feel at home, welcomed, loved, and embraced.
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Record Number of Africa Ministers at Games
A record number of government ministries from Africa Region were represented at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
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Promoting Inclusive Health on the World Stage
Special Olympics Celebrates the 2023 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients
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Be the Best Athlete You Can Be | Special Olympics | Turn the World Outward
Video celebrating Special Olympics as the recipient of the 2022 “Turn the World Outward” award from Arbinger Institute.
Special Olympics Zimbabwe Athlete Leader Runs Berlin Marathon
Special Olympics Zimbabwe athlete Nyasha Derera has been beating the odds for his entire life.
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Celebrating United Nations Day
In 2020, the United Nations marks 75 years of working toward “peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.” On United Nations Day, we celebrate the UN’s work with a look at some of the Special Olympics athlete leaders, from around the world, who have spoken before UN audiences throughout the years.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 Location Announcement Made by Athlete Leaders
Planning for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 is officially underway as Kazan, Russia was announced as official host city of the Games. Despite social distancing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enthusiasm about the announcement was shared virtually.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, Loretta Clairborne, celebrates the black athletes who have contributed to the Special Olympics movement.
Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023
Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.