By Eva Lewis, Citi Country Officer & Corporate Bank Head of Citi Jamaica
Working to promote a sustainable and prosperous future is a frequent topic of discussion in both the Caribbean and global banking and finance sectors. Conversations have
Country: Albania
Project name: Get Healthy Together
Using Teams to connect five different schools for students with intellectual disabilities, these Special Olympics global youth leaders taught peers and teachers about healthy lifestyle choices, including proper exercise and nutrition.
âI get emotional when these children, especially those with Down syndrome, look at me as a role model.â
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In 2018, Special Olympics launched the Youth Innovation Project initiative to empower youth with and without intellectual disabilities who are on the forefront of the Special Olympics movement. Through this initiative, Special Olympics global youth leaders design, plan, and implement their own visions for inclusion in their schools and communities, leveraging the tools of Special Olympics and the mentorship of adult allies. Since its inception, the initiative has funded over 400 youth-led projects for inclusion led by over 660 global youth leaders spanning 125 Special Olym