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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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

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buw
The buw Group is the biggest owner-run service company in the customer care industry.  Through streetfootballworld, buw's "Lernen fürs Leben" association is funding a project in South Africa by streetfootballworld Network member Grassroot Soccer.  The aim of the project is to develop a football pitch and educational centre.
www.buw.de
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Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Networking Academy is an innovative education initiative that delivers information and communication technology skills to improve career and economic opportunities around the world.  Networking Academy will support the development of the Football for Hope Centre hosts in order to enhance the portfolio of the programmes run in the centres towards employability in Africa.
www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/index.html
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DLA Piper
One of the largest legal service providers in the world, DLA Piper provides streetfootballworld with legal advice on an international scale.
www.dlapiper.com
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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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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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German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
The BMFSFJ supports the German Street Football Network that is being developed by streetfootballworld in cooperation with KICKFAIR e.V.
www.bmfsfj.de
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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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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 is supporting the development of programmes for education through football in the first four Football for Hope Centres in Africa.
www.jacobsfoundation.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 supports EUROSCHOOLS 2008, the official school project of the UEFA EURO 2008TM. The initiative is coordinated by streetfootballworld and implemented by FairPlay-vidc and the Swiss Academy for Development in Austria and Switzerland.
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 and co-finances the German Street Football Network.
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 Football for Hope 20 Centres for 2010.
www.youthbuild.org




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