The program's main purpose is to allow volunteers to be paired up with a buddy with an intellectual and developmental disability and provide them with a friend or a mentor.

[1] Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with IDD.

These programs offer participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to learn social skills and job training to be more included in society and to work on being independent.

Best Buddies Citizens program was originally created for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who were graduating from high school or college and preparing for adulthood more independently.

This program assists the family of the individual in knowing that their son or daughter is better set for adulthood along with always feeling included.

[7] Best Buddies Ambassadors is intended to train people with IDD to be leaders and public speakers in their schools, communities, and workplace.

It is intended to be a part of the Disability Rights Movement - teaching people with IDD the skills needed to successfully self-advocate.

This program helps members, ages 13 and older, develop technology skills to become more confident in communicating online.

Since people with IDD often have fewer opportunities for social interaction once they graduate, this program helps them continue making friendships while learning to navigate technology.

[citation needed] The Best Buddies Challenge[14] is the organization's largest fundraising initiative, sponsored by German car manufacturer Audi.

[citation needed] Some of the conference highlights are: leadership development and public speaking sessions, and learning about the disabilities rights movement.

This nonprofit agency partnered with a for-profit company to create a program to bridge the gap with inclusion and job opportunities.

This unique bakery serves high-quality Italian treats, including focaccia, pizza, sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and cakes.

[15] The top sponsor of Best Buddies International is Audi, but other companies that have donated over $500,000 are Silicon Valley Bank, Country Kitchen, and Zenith.

Best Buddies and Audi also collaborate on a variety of cause marketing programs throughout the year that take place on both the national and regional levels.

[17] In 2007, Anthony Kennedy Shriver announced the opening of a new accredited program in Doha, Qatar, in collaboration with the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs, a nonprofit charitable organization.