Partners

streetfootballworld partnerships--meaningful investments for positive social change worldwide
Partnerships are an integral part of streetfootballworld’s strategy.  We are committed to achieving the greatest possible benefit for all parties: with us, partnerships are far more than a financial transaction. Working closely with our partners, we identify investment opportunities and tailor projects to the expertise and strategy of each organisation.  All of our activities strengthen the streetfootballworld Network, made up of local organisations; with the combined experience of streetfootballworld and our Network members, we ensure that all sides both contribute to and profit from the cooperation.

If you are interested in becoming a streetfootballworld partner e-mail us at contact@streetfootballworld.org.

Our partners (alphabetical)





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adidas

For over 80 years adidas has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. adidas supports organisations that connect children with coaches who teach life values in addition to sport. The company works with streetfootballworld on the adidas Exchange Programme as part of the FIFA Partners’ CSR Programme and also supports selected events.
www.adidas.com

 
 





             aqumen       Aqumen Social Technologies

Aqumen is a sports-for-development specialist consultancy with a focus on impact measurement. In 2011, Aqumen joined forces with streetfootballworld and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to develop inFocus, an effective and user-friendly approach to Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) that can support organisations working in the Development through Sport sector to capture and communicate the impact of their work.

 
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Architecture for Humanity

Architecture for Humanity (AFH) is a social profit organisation that develops architectural solutions for disadvantaged people and communities. AFH is working with streetfootballworld on the design and construction of the Football for Hope Centres, educational centres focused on the field of Development through Football.
www.architectureforhumanity.org

 
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Ashoka

Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs.  Having inducted streetfootballworld founding member and Managing Director Jürgen Griesbeck into the Ashoka Fellowship, the association provides him with financial and pro-bono support to facilitate the growth of the institution and the further dissemination of his ideas. Once elected to the Ashoka Fellowship, Fellows benefit from this community for life.
www.ashoka.org

 
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AVINA STIFTUNG
AVINA STIFTUNG is a philanthropic foundation which strives for social and environmental sustainability in Switzerland and abroad. The foundation’s investment in streetfootballworld supports the development of innovative income strategies for streetfootballworld.
www.avinastiftung.ch/en/foundation/foundation.html

 
 Comic Relief       Comic Relief

Comic Relief is a major UK based charity that strives to create a just world free from poverty. As a long standing partner of streetfootballworld, Comic Relief supports the organisational development of four streetfootballworld network members that host the first four Football for Hope Centres in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Mali. Comic Relief also invests in the training and roll out of streetfootballworld’s impact measurement system inFocus for six network members in Africa.
www.comicrelief.com


 
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EU

The European Commission, represented by the Directorate General of Enlargement, supports Belgrade 2011 – the 3rd European Street Football Festival. In May 2011 the event will bring together youth representing Development through Football organizations from EU member states, candidate and potential candidate countries in the Serbian capital for four days of football, culture and education.
ec.europa.eu/enlargement/


 
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FIFA

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the world football’s governing body.  streetfootballworld and FIFA joined forces in a strategic alliance and initiated the Football for Hope movement.
www.fifa.com

 
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a leading international law firm. It provides streetfootballworld with pro bono legal advice on corporate, tax and IP/IT matters.
www.freshfields.com

 





 
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German Federal Foreign Office

As part of its Sport and Foreign Policy initiative, the Federal Foreign Office is funding six regional football tournaments in South Africa, India, Cameroon/Gabon, Israel/Palestinian territories, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina/Serbia. The tournaments are implemented by streetfootballworld network members and bring together their youth and pupils who learn German in schools participating in the “Schools: Partners for the Future” (PASCH) initiative launched by the Federal Foreign Office.
www.sport.diplo.de
www.pasch-net.de


 
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German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

The BMZ supports the Football and Global Learning project, which is implemented by streetfootballworld, KICKFAIR e.V. and the Institute for Peace Education Tübingen e.V.
www.bmz.de

 
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Gillette

One of the world’s leading shaving brands, Gillette has launched a brand new online platform featuring streetfootballworld as the charity partner. The Gillette Football Club will bring Social Change through Football to a global audience, as well as generating funds for streetfootballworld projects.
www.gillette.com


 
 GIZ       GIZ

Together with the GIZ (German agency for international development), streetfootballworld is designing and implementing a Development through Football project in Brazil. The initiative is motivated by the opportunities around the FIFA World Cup in 2014, with the aim of contributing to a lasting social legacy for local communities. Since 2007, GIZ also implements the YDF programme (Youth Development through Football), which combines football education and training with development measures for young people as part of the German-South African cooperation in the framework of the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. streetfootballworld has received YDF funding for the support of five Kenyan network members in their organisational and human resource development.
www.giz.de
www.za-ydf.org

 
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Greenfields

Greenfields has a wealth of experience in the manufacture, construction, installation and development of innovative synthetic turf systems.  A partner in Football for Hope’s 20 Centres for 2010 programme, Greenfields is responsible for football pitch development.
www.greenfields.eu

 
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Hyundai
Hyundai is one of the world’s leading automobile brands. Since 2012, Hyundai has supported streetfootballworld in the development of a pan-European project promoting youth leadership and employability.
www.hyundai.com

 




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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) delivers solutions to development challenges in countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by working with governments and social organisations. The IDB is working with streetfootballworld to strengthen existing networks and develop social projects that enrich the lives of young people throughout the region.
www.iadb.org

 





 
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The Jacobs Foundation

The Jacobs Foundation aims to contribute to the welfare, social productivity and social inclusion of young people. The foundation supported the development of programmes for education through football in the first six Football for Hope Centres in Africa.
www.jacobsfoundation.org


 
 Laureus       Laureus Sport for Good Foundation

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation supports projects around the world that use the positive power of sport to tackle society's most pressing challenges. In 2011, Laureus entered into a partnership with streetfootballworld and Aqumen Social Technologies to develop inFocus, an effective and user-friendly approach to Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) that can support organisations working in the Development through Sport sector to capture and communicate the impact of their work.
www.laureus.com


 
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LGT Venture Philanthropy

LGT Venture Philanthropy is an impact investor supporting organizations with outstanding social and environmental impact. LGT Venture Philanthropy's team in five continents strives to increase the sustainable quality of life of less advantaged people by inspiring clients for active philanthropy, providing individualised philanthropic advice and investment implementation. LGT Venture Philanthropy supports UNITED with investment and networking opportunities.
www.lgtvp.com


 
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The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is a not-for-profit, independent and neutral organisation, founded in 1998, with the purpose to advance social entrepreneurship as an important catalyst for societal innovation and progress.

streetfootballworld CEO and founder Jürgen Griesbeck was named European Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in 2011 in recognition of streetfootballworld’s innovation and social impact.

As a result, Jürgen Griesbeck was invited to the World Economic Forum in Davos and to several regional World Economic Fora. streetfootballworld has access to the Schwab network and its expertise and resources.
www.schwabfound.org/

 





 
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Sony

The leading digital entertainment company, Sony, is strengthening the communications and marketing skills of streetfootballworld Network members as well as engaging its own employees by providing media training, based specifically on film and photography.
www.sony-europe.com

 





 
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Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

UEFA is the governing body of football in Europe. UEFA supports RESPECT your Health - Euroschools 2012, the official community health education programme of the UEFA EURO 2012. It has also supported Belgrade 2011 – the 3rd European Street Football Festival and EUROSCHOOLS 2008, the official school project of the UEFA EURO 2008.
www.uefa.com

 





 
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Youth Football Foundation

Founded by former World and European Champions from the German National Team, the German Youth Football Foundation supports children and young people in and through football. It is a founding partner of streetfootballworld gGmbH.
www.stiftung-jugendfussball.de

 





 
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YouthBuild International

YouthBuild International unleashes the potential of young people to transform their lives and rebuild their communities by connecting the world's unemployed young people to viable employment opportunities. In YouthBuild programmes, young people acquire basic education, job readiness, technical training and leadership skills while building permanent community assets. YouthBuild and streetfootballworld are working together to incorporate YouthBuild's expertise into the development of 20 Football for Hope Centres across Africa.
www.youthbuild.org




 
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