Expanding Across Chile

As part of the 2027 World Games legacy, Special Olympics Chile will grow its reach to all 16 regions of the country, ensuring that more individuals with intellectual disabilities have access to year-round sports, health, and education programming.

Growing the Movement

The 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago mark a historic turning point for inclusion in Chile. For the first time, Special Olympics programming will expand into all 16 regions of the country—bringing life-changing opportunities in sport, health, and education to thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities who’ve long been underserved.

This moment is more than timely—it’s necessary. As the world watches, Chile is rising to meet the call for a more inclusive society, and it won’t be done by government alone.

This nationwide expansion represents the largest inclusion effort in Chile’s history, laying the foundation for long-term social impact well beyond the Games. By bringing the movement to every corner of the country, Santiago 2027 is building a more unified and inclusive Chile.

Your Part

Fueled by the passion of volunteers, educators, healthcare workers, athletes, and families, this movement will be powered by the people—uniting communities in every corner of the country and building a legacy that lasts long after the final medal is awarded.

Athletes

Lead by example—showing the world what’s possible when people of all abilities are given the chance to shine.

Coaches and Officials

Guide athletes with expertise and integrity, ensuring competitions are empowering, fair, and rooted in respect.

Educators

Create inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and teach the value of acceptance.

Families

The heart of the movement, offering encouragement, support, and a powerful voice for continued inclusion in every region of the country.

Youth

Use their voices and energy to promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and build unified friendships in their schools and communities.

Volunteers

Support events, cheer on athletes, and serve as ambassadors for inclusion in communities across Chile.

Healthcare Workers

Receive training to better support patients with intellectual disabilities, ensuring equitable access to quality care across Chile.

Government Leaders

Play a vital role in shaping inclusive policies, investing in long-term infrastructure, and championing disability rights at every level.

Organizations

Lend their resources, platforms, and expertise to amplify the movement and extend its impact into every sector of society.

Goals for 2027

We have set ambitious targets to expand the Special Olympics movement to every corner of Chile and need your support to make this vision a reality.

16 regions

Expand Special Olympics Chile into all 16 administrative regions,

20 ,000 persons

Benefit the lives of 20,000 people with and without ID with physical activity and sports

1000 schools

Launch Unified Schools programming in at least 1,000 schools throughout Chile

Help Us Reach All 16

As we embark on this effort to expand Special Olympics across Chile, we need you to lead the way. Sign up to join our movement to create a more inclusive society for people with intellectual disabilities.

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