JULY 18TH, 2025 Best Buddies Bolivia has been awarded its first Premio Maya of the Bicentennial—the highest public honor granted in the country. This distinction is far more than an award; it is a powerful acknowledgment of years of dedication to social and workplace inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies Macao recently hosted a vibrant and inspiring Leadership Training Day, bringing together student leaders, chapter advisors, and school partners for a full day of learning, collaboration, and youth empowerment.
Best Buddies Malaysia celebrates friendship and inclusion through art and community connection!
International expansion of a proven partnership brings inclusive career training to youth with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.
A Transformative Week with Fundación MAPFRE and MAWDY
Best Buddies Korea partners with Tottenham Hotspur to champion inclusion and friendship.
Empowering Bolivia’s future through strategy, leadership, and inclusive employment initiatives.
Celebrating 15 years of friendship, inclusion, and impact in Russia.
Best Buddies Panama hosts first-ever Oral Health Day with Universidad Latina
Best Buddies advances global inclusion at the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
A powerful week in the Philippines advancing inclusion, leadership, and global friendship.
Best Buddies Serbia hosts annual Friendship Walk on World Down Syndrome Day.
Best Buddies’ Senior Director of International Programs is recognized for her global impact on inclusion.
Global Collaboration Brings Friendship and Creativity to the Forefront.
Marko Tomasevic shares his journey of volunteering, fundraising, and supporting children globally.
Best Buddies Canada celebrates the success of their inaugural Friendship Walk.
Best Buddies Spain hosts their first Friendship Walk of the 2025 season.
Meet the team working to expand out global reach.
The 2025 Staff Leadership Conference marked Best Buddies’ first international staff gathering.
We are excited to announce that Carlos Kanahashi and Lauren “Liane” Hinlo have been selected as Global Ambassadors for Best Buddies International for the 2025-2027 term.
