1.2 million young people. one goal. we change the world through football.
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.� Nelson Mandela
FOOTBALL: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME. A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. OUR SHARED CULTURE. Football is not just a game but rather a great uniting force. Whether at the final of the World Cup or on the streets of a rural town, it brings people together and instils them with a sense of community and companionship. This makes the beautiful game a powerful tool for social change. On the pitch, a growing number of organisations now use football to promote the values of fair play, inclusion and respect. Off the pitch, they leverage the global passion for the game to get their participants into development programmes. And keep them there. Welcome to the world of football for good.
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“I believe in football for a better world. Together, we can make a difference.” “There has never been a better time to harness the power of football to improve young people’s lives. I am delighted to become streetfootballworld’s first global ambassador.”
Marta, 5-time Female FIFA World Player of the Year
Juan Mata, Manchester United Midfielder
“I believe football can build confidence in young people and equip them with vital life skills. That’s why I’m proud to be part of streetfootballworld and their football3 programme.” Sebastian Rode, Bayern Munich Midfielder
FOOTBALL HAS A UNIQUE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOOD. OUR GOAL IS TO UNLEASH THIS POTENTIAL.
why football
streetfootballworld is an international organisation that harnesses the power of football for good. We’re building an alternate vision of the game: focusing the universal passion for football on tackling the greatest social challenges of our time. Our work supports a global network of community organisations that place football at the heart of sustainable social change. From refugee integration in Ireland to gender equality in Kenya, we change the world through football.
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Employability
Education
Social Integration
Peace Building
Gender Equality
Health
Youth Leadership
Environment
“Football has given me confidence and courage to overcome the struggles I’ve had in my life. Without football, I wouldn’t be here today.” Linda Choeun, streetfootballworld Programme Participant
WE RUN FOOTBALL-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE. INFRASTRUCTuRE Every day, millions of kids play football on dangerous terrain – from trash heaps to motorways to violent neighbourhoods. Our infrastructure projects provide safer places for young people to play and learn.
PROGRAMMES Football has proved a versatile tool for attracting and retaining hard-to-reach kids. We design a range of football-based programmes that bring these kids back into the game. Our work is tailored to meet local needs and maximise overall impact.
EVENTS Nothing brings people together like football. Our events unite disadvantaged boys and girls for both match play and cultural exchange. They also provide an opportunity for thought leaders to come together as one and pave the future of football for good.
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europe
23
NORTH AMERICA
15
AFRICA
37
latin america
19
“With tireless commitment and vision, streetfootballworld has constructed a sustainable global network for the social dimension of the game.” Jürgen Klinsmann, US National Team Head Coach
THE STREETFOOTBALLWORLD NETWORK UNITES MORE THAN 100 FOOTBALL-BASED DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD asiapacific
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Quality seal
Network membership is only granted to proven high-impact organisations
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Global reach
Network members are spread across more than 65 countries
Broad scope
Network activities address the full spectrum of social challenges
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“Football has the power to bring people together and instil them with a sense of tolerance and respect. This is why streetfootballworld and its network members are so important to our society.� Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament
OUR IMPACT IS INTERNATIONAL, SUSTAINABLE AND DIVERSE. Together with our network and partners, we empower more than one million disadvantaged young people every year – all through the power of football.
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Beyond Sport Inspirational 50
UN ECOSOC Consultative Status
Ashoka Fellowship
UEFA Monaco Charity Award
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Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Laureus Sport for Good Award
FIFA Fair Play Award
European Citizen’s Prize
“We believe that football has the power to motivate people to make a positive change in their community, which is why we have partnered with streetfootballworld since its early days.” Roy White, Sony Mobile
“At SAP we recognize the power of football and we are proud to partner with streetfootballworld to bring together life skills and technology TO HELP young people thrive in today’s digital economy.” Gabrielle Hartmann, Corporate Social Responsibility, SAP SE
IT TAKES A TEAM TO WIN A GAME. That’s why we work with leading players from football, business, politics and philanthropy.
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“We all have the responsibility to make change happen, but no single initiative can solve the world’s complex problems. everyone has a role to play and a unique strength to lend to the effort.” Jürgen Griesbeck, streetfootballworld Founder & CEO
WITH OVER 2 BILLION FANS, FOOTBALL IS THE LARGEST SOCIAL PHENOMENON ON EARTH. AND THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GET IN THE GAME. Football is changing. After a high-profile string of scandals, suspensions and resignations, fans are demanding more from their sport. Now is the time for true leaders to stand behind a positive vision of the game. We believe in the power of teamwork and have a proven track record of helping partners find their place on the pitch. Our partnerships are driven by a shared value philosophy: delivering not only social impact but also business returns. Want to get involved? Then get in touch: partnerships@streetfootballworld.org
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