streetfootballworld knows that the beautiful game is more than just a game. A powerful tool for social change, football is being used around the world to promote issues such as children’s rights and education, social integration, environmental protection, health and peacebuilding.
Our vision: using football to change the world
streetfootballworld believes in the power of football to contribute to social change on a global scale. Since 2002, we have been pursuing our goal of promoting global partnerships for development by linking relevant actors in the field of Development through Football.
Bringing local initiatives together
A cornerstone of streetfootballworld’s work is the streetfootballworld Network, which was created to connect and strengthen football-based community initiatives from around the globe. With over 70 members worldwide, the network enables members to share best practice, create new partnerships and enrich their own programmes by building on the experiences of others. By helping organisations support and learn from each other, streetfootballworld aims to effect social change on a global scale.
Connecting investors and social entrepreneurs
In partnership with locally active organisations from the streetfootballworld Network, we take our cue from successful experiences in the field of Development through Football in order to create new and innovative solutions for social challenges. These solutions are translated into investment opportunities or become integral parts of regional and global development strategies. streetfootballworld unites organisations, companies and institutions to implement sustainable approaches to Development through Football.
Partnering with professional football
Through the Football for Hope movement, jointly implemented with FIFA, streetfootballworld is activating the world of professional football as well. Clubs, associations, players and commercial partners are acknowledging that football itself can be an instrument in solving a variety of social challenges, if used consciously and effectively. The goal of the movement is to have made a meaningful contribution to the UN Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
