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Reports

A Special Olympics USA speed skater races during the 2017 Special Olympics World Games in Austria as a competitor from Japan looks on.
Special Olympics produces reports every year to inform interested people about what we do.
Programs

North America Region

A group of six male runners running on a track with spectators in the background.
North America has over half a million athletes participating in all 32 sports offered by Special Olympics. It is home to athletes from Canada, the Caribbean and the United States. Special Olympics is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

Programs

Middle East/North Africa Region

Opening Ceremonies at the World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Since 1999, Special Olympics' work has been expanding rapidly in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA).
Programs

Europe/Eurasia Region

A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. From Iceland to Israel, from Portugal to Siberia, Russia, Special Olympics athletes and supporters are dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
Programs

East Asia Region

Footballer team photo on the pitch.
Special Olympics works closely with its six accredited programs in East Asia to offer summer and winter sports for more than 1.2 million athletes with intellectual disabilities. East Asia has also hosted two World Games competitions: the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, and the 2013 World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea.
Special Olympics Regions

Africa Region

Three girls in white and green on the pitch celebrating and two girls in red.
Special Olympics has more than 40 accredited programs in Africa addressing the needs of people with intellectual disabilities in the areas of sports, health and education. Special Olympics is also working to address the correlation between disability and poverty, a key issue for the continent.
Athletes

Proper Hand Washing Techniques

Illustration of a hand washing diagram
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Special Olympics wants you to stay safe. Washing your hands properly is just one way to help do that.
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Sargent Shriver Global Messengers

Our Sargent Shriver Global Messengers are chosen from among top athlete leaders around the world. They're athletes, and they're spokespeople for our movement.
Programs

Asia Pacific Region

Gymnasts warming up
With more than 1.7 million athletes in 34 countries, Special Olympics programs in the Asia Pacific region are expanding rapidly. Across the region, our goal is promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
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