SOCCER IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME. IT’S HOW WE’RE CHANGING THE WORLD.
Soccer is the number one sport in the world. But did you know it can change lives? streetfootballworld uses soccer to tackle social challenges such as crime, unemployment, obesity and gender inequality.
Join our team and support soccer for social change! streetfootballworld network members in the USA: Integrating soccer, poetry and service-learning to improve students’ health, academic achievement and civic engagement. Inspiring young people from underserved communities to achieve success both on and off the field. Empowering kids who lack opportunities for success through soccer and employment experience. Connecting homeless young people and adults to jobs and education opportunities that help them lead a better life.
Supporting inner-city communities across the USA with soccer fields and coaching programs promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Providing focused social and educational activities and services for disadvantaged youth to fill the gap created by major cuts in after-school programming. Teaching health and life skills to encourage early childhood development and lifelong learning. Creating positive team communities where refugee and immigrant youth achieve growth, inclusion and personal success.
Helping child survivors of war rebuild their lives through equal access to educational opportunities.
streetfootballworld network members based in the USA which work mainly overseas:
streetfootballworld network affiliates:
“ streetfootballworld is more than a network – it’s a family. It’s an inspiration to know that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves.” Jill Robbins, Founder and Director, Soccer in the Streets
“ We’re motivated by pushing the limits of what’s possible. streetfootballworld not only improves our current capacity but they are a partner that thinks big about what ‘soccer for social change 2.0’ can be.” Lawrence Cann, Founder, Street Soccer USA
“ streetfootballworld is a perfect example of the collaborative approach that Ashoka supports and is a true game-changer in the social entrepreneurship field.” Dr. Diana Wells, President, Ashoka
“ The programs that are part of the streetfootballworld network are the essence of what football can do to advance social and human development.” Joseph S. Blatter, President, FIFA
Soccer is the number one sport in the world. But did you know it can change lives? streetfootballworld uses soccer to tackle social challenges such as crime, unemployment, obesity and gender inequality.
Join our team and support soccer for social change! streetfootballworld network members in the USA: Integrating soccer, poetry and service-learning to improve students’ health, academic achievement and civic engagement. Inspiring young people from underserved communities to achieve success both on and off the field. Empowering kids who lack opportunities for success through soccer and employment experience. Connecting homeless young people and adults to jobs and education opportunities that help them lead a better life.
Supporting inner-city communities across the USA with soccer fields and coaching programs promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Providing focused social and educational activities and services for disadvantaged youth to fill the gap created by major cuts in after-school programming. Teaching health and life skills to encourage early childhood development and lifelong learning. Creating positive team communities where refugee and immigrant youth achieve growth, inclusion and personal success.
Helping child survivors of war rebuild their lives through equal access to educational opportunities.
streetfootballworld network members based in the USA which work mainly overseas:
streetfootballworld network affiliates:
“ streetfootballworld is more than a network – it’s a family. It’s an inspiration to know that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves.” Jill Robbins, Founder and Director, Soccer in the Streets
“ We’re motivated by pushing the limits of what’s possible. streetfootballworld not only improves our current capacity but they are a partner that thinks big about what ‘soccer for social change 2.0’ can be.” Lawrence Cann, Founder, Street Soccer USA
“ streetfootballworld is a perfect example of the collaborative approach that Ashoka supports and is a true game-changer in the social entrepreneurship field.” Dr. Diana Wells, President, Ashoka
“ The programs that are part of the streetfootballworld network are the essence of what football can do to advance social and human development.” Joseph S. Blatter, President, FIFA
streetfootballworld offers services to a range of different partners. Past and current partners include:
SCHWAB FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Our awards UEFA Monaco Charity Award (2011)
Contact us to find out more: contact@streetfootballworld.org streetfootballworld USA Inc. 520 8th Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 201c New York NY 10018 USA Regional Offices: Berlin (Global HQ), Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Washington D.C.
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www.streetfootballworld.org Design: www.merchantsoul.com Photography: Ulrik Pedersen/Street Soccer USA, EPROCAD
European Social Entrepreneur of the Year (2011) Global Sports Award for Philanthropy and Cooperation through Sport (2010) Ashoka Globalizer (2010) Ashoka Fellowship (2007) Laureus Sport for Good Award (2006) FIFA Fair Play Award (2006)
If you want to support us Bank: TD Bank N.A. Bank Branch and Address: Marter Avenue (00122) 306 Marter Avenue Moorestown NJ 08057 Account Holder: streetfootballworld USA Inc. Account Number: 4244286715 ADA Routing Number: 031201360 SWIFT Code: NRTHUS33XXX