Special Olympics spreads compassion and acceptance in a way that
can unite the world. Our goal is to awaken everyone -- and every
community -- to each person’s common humanity. Understanding
brings acceptance; acceptances bring peace. This vision of
inclusion starts at the local level. It's expanding on a global
scale. Building Support. Despite the rain, spectators line up to
see two young women race down a track in Rwanda. Communities of
Support There are about 200 million people with intellectual
disabilities around the world. Our goal is to reach out to every
one of them – and their families as well. Special Olympics does
this through a wide range of trainings, competitions, health
screenings and fund-raising events. We also create opportunities
for families, community members, local leaders, businesses, law
enforcement, celebrities, dignitaries and others to band
together to change attitudes and support athletes. Special
Olympics creates communities of support everywhere it goes. We
hold 50,000 competitio