Big boost for Special Olympics

Big boost for Special Olympics
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Special Olympics Bharat has joined hands with the Lions Clubs International Foundation to launch a national partnership titled Mission Inclusion Bharat here, receiving a one million-dollar grant for an initial period of three years, it was announced on Monday.

New Delhi: Special Olympics Bharat has joined hands with the Lions Clubs International Foundation to launch a national partnership titled Mission Inclusion Bharat here, receiving a one million-dollar grant for an initial period of three years, it was announced on Monday.

The Mission Inclusion service will support inclusive programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities as part of a multilateral commitment to forge full social inclusion, according to a release.

Commenting on the programme launch, Mary Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics said: "Together, we have a most unique opportunity to bring this population out of the shadows and into the light of their families, neighbourhoods, communities, and nation.”

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