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Countries spread the word with Agitos Foundation help
The National Paralympic Committees of Haiti, Argentina, Cameroon and Ghana implemented successful media campaigns for Rio 2016.

Para table tennis training camp held in New Zealand
The event, funded by the Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee, took place in Auckland from 12-18 December.

South-East Asian Paralympic Committees receive support
Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines will take part in the Agitos Foundation’s Organisational Capacity Programme.

Buenaventura thanks Agitos Foundation for Rio journey
The Mexican track and field athlete made his Paralympic debut this year, with the support of the International Paralympic Committee’s development arm.

No. 20 Team Agitos athletes impress, help raise awareness
A series of incredible videos told the stories of eight Latin American athletes on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Agitos Foundation receives award in Mexico
In recognition of its efforts to develop Para sports in Latin America, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee was honoured.

Nasajpour: Rio 2016 was my ‘greatest ever’ experience
Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.

Refugees in Rwanda get Para sport experience
An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.

Chef de Mission Sainsbury: ‘Rio 2016 my proudest moment’
Tony Sainsbury, who led two refugee Para athletes at September’s Paralympics, reflects on his experiences.

Bringing Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia
A project to take Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia aims to offer people hope through sport.

Refugee swimmer Al-Hussein: 2016 ‘the best year of my life’
Ibrahim Al-Hussein represented refugees everywhere when he competed at Rio 2016, and has been reflecting on an amazing 12 months.

Help refugees with impairments into Para sport
An innovative project in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia needs your help to make a difference.

Actualising the Dream switches focus to Asia
A workshop for sports managers will see 19 participants from 14 countries trained in winter Para sports.

No. 49 Actualising the Dream becomes a reality
PyeongChang 2018’s development activities, run in partnership with the Agitos Foundation, are rolled out across winter sports.

Uganda’s first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory
David Emong won silver in the men’s 1,500m T45/46 at Rio 2016 and, with the support of the Agitos Foundation, is already hoping to take another leap forward in Tokyo, Japan, in four-years-time.
South-east Asian NPCs benefit from Agitos Foundation training workshop
Participants are bringing back new knowledge and experience gained from the Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s new partnership.

Marek helps athletes dig deep on being ‘Proud Paralympian’
The Polish former Para alpine skier served as an athlete ambassador for the IPC’s education programme which was relaunched during Rio 2016.

Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s partnership continues to strengthen south-east Asian NPC leaders
The training workshop aims to improve the overall capacity of NPCs in south-east Asia ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Nielsen shares key research on the power of the Paralympic brand
Report examines the rising interest in the Paralympics and how sponsors have successfully fostered greater brand awareness with Millennials.

Do Nascimento dreams of Paralympic success
The T47 sprinter, who features in the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, hopes to qualify for the Paralympic Games one day.