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The Homeless World Cup uses football to end homelessness.  We do this with an annual, world-class, international football tournament where homeless players represent their country and change their lives forever. They come off drugs and alcohol, move into homes, jobs, education, training, repair relationships and become football coaches and players.  The Homeless World Cup has inspired football programmes in over 70 nations with 40,000 homeless players training each year.

On a recent site visit to Latin America to agree the venue for the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup, we met players who participated in the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup.  They are now leaders in their community, encouraging other kids off the streets and on to the football pitch. They are confident, strong with wives and children of their own.  The impact continues on.

United we make a big difference.

Testimonials

 "All over the world, I want to say, we've got to end homelessness. Everyone should have a home; it's a right not a privilege." Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu speaking at the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup

"...an outstanding example of how the positive potential of sport can play a vital role in promoting health, education, development and peace." Mr. Adolf Ogi, Previously Special Adviser to UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace

"I feel like I am a real citizen for the first time in my life. It was almost like becoming a football star. I have discovered a new person, a better person inside of me." Joao Semedo (21) Portugal, Edinburgh 2005 Homeless World Cup

"The Homeless World Cup can change the life of anyone, so that they can become a man, in everyday life. And that means above all developing values, human values, which I think are very important." Didier Drogba, Chelsea FC

 "The Homeless World Cup has shown that football is a powerful tool in changing people's lives, and it's great that we can play a part in that." Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United.

Visit us at www.homelessworldcup.org

Donation by simon clark 14/06/09  

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I wish I had more to give. Looking forward to help as a volunteer @ HWC. If anyone can help me with an accommodation. Plz email vineet.kapse@gmail.com Donation by Vineet Kapse 14/06/09  

£11.00

This is tremendous work, good on ya. I wish I had more to give, I'll spread the word! Donation by Ellen 04/06/09  

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football kicks poverty Donation by Mark Hornsey 03/06/09  

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Such an inspiration. I love your work! Donation by Lou Long 03/06/09  

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Go on ye good things Donation by Anonymous 02/06/09  

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Donation by Beth Andrus 31/05/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Greifie 26/05/09  

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1 Sam 2:8 Donation by anonymous 23/05/09  

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Cheers and good luck to everyone! Donation by Andrew Cohen 22/05/09  

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Keep it up Donation by Art Willey 22/05/09  

£5.00

Good luck to all the teams Donation by Ness 18/05/09  

£10.00

"we will, we will rock you~!" Donation by Cary Lo 17/05/09  

£50.00

lets get the teams there! Donation by a friend 12/05/09  

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Lets get the teams to Milan!!!! Donation by Katherine 10/05/09  

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We think this is awesome! Donation by the Henrys 16/04/09  

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A great charity - happy to support! Donation by Diane Kaczmar 11/03/09  

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Great idea : poverty is the enemy Donation by Steve Hornsey 03/03/09  

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Donation by PatG 27/12/08  

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Brilliant initiative! Everyone achieve their goals, in life and in football :-) Donation by Neil 25/12/08  

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Football!!!!!!!!!! This ones for you GKD. Donation by Citizen Riko 08/12/08  

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In boca al lupo!!! FORZA!!! Donation by Chiara 06/12/08  

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Powodzenia w turnieju POLSKO! Donation by Wiesio 02/12/08  

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Good luck to all teams! Donation by Uwe 11/11/08  

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best of luck in the sports mad capital of the world Donation by John Short 27/10/08  

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best wishes for a good tournament and for those homeless people involved to better their situation Donation by Stephen Din, Glasgow 26/10/08  

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What better illustration of how the World's Game crosses boundaries and unites people. Fair play to you! Donation by nick walford 21/09/08  

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Watching the videos on your TV station for my work but what a great way to spend a morning at work. I laughed I cried and I don't even like football. Donation by BettyB 19/09/08  

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good luck to all teams fplaying the beautiful game in melbourne Donation by vittorio A. 17/09/08  

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Donation by Michelle 13/09/08  

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