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Tanzania

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In the News

One Year On: The Berlin Games Writes New Rulebook on Inclusion

In a week of activities to mark the one-year anniversary of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, the official media and awareness report was published and a global webinar charting the event’s ongoing legacy impact was held.
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Group of people standing together.
Community Impact

Special Olympics World Games 2023 - The Spirit Lives On

German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and Special Olympics Germany launch coach training courses in Africa.
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A group of people standing outside with Play Unified Learn Unified signage displaying sports equipment.
Community Impact

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.
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Special Olympics Tanzania athletes pose for a picture holding Special Olympics Unified Sports flag.
In the News

FanSided Spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with Refugees

FanSided spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with refugees.
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Five young man standing in a group shoulder to shoulder for a group photo.
Athletes

Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith

Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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A group of young men in t-shirts, shorts and bibs in action facing the goal on a football pitch.
In the News

Unified with Refugees: Bringing Inclusive Development to World Refugee Day

From Brussels to Nairobi and from Tuzla to Turin and beyond, the Special Olympics Unified with Refugees program continues to expand its reach in affording Special Olympics athletes and refugee youth alike the opportunity to come together and Play Unified.
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A man wearing a hat stands in front of Special Olympics banner, speaking into a microphone and looking at the camera.
Community Impact

Finding the Essence of Unified: The Story of Deogratis, a Teacher

Deogratis, a physical education teacher in Tanzania, uses Unified Sports to spread inclusion in his school community.
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An adult male leads a presentation, with a PowerPoint behind him that reads “Causes of Intellectual Disability.” Pictured in the audience are around 10 scouts.
Community Impact

The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania

Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
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Malaki stands next to Tim Shriver and another Special Olympics representative as the delegation walks on stage at the World Summer Games.
In the News

Special Olympics and UN Refugee Agency Stand Unified With Refugees of All Abilities

Special Olympics and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today signed a global Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a growing partnership benefiting refugees of all abilities.
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Community Impact

Malachie: From Chains to 2019 World Games

From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
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