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The Homeless World Cup is pioneering a level of impact never seen before. Over 70% of players significantly change their lives.

The Homeless World Cup is pioneering a level of impact never seen before. Over 70% of players significantly change their lives.

The Homeless World Cup Foundation operates through a network of 73 National Partners around the world, supporting football programes and social enterprise development.

Under the guidance of the Homeless World Cup our National Partners provide, or provide access to, the professional services homeless people need: educational, employment, health or legal advice.

Our National Partners also run tournaments and trials to select the players who make the journey to the Homeless World Cup annual tournament each year - and support them in making the most of this experience on their return afterwards: moving on in their lives and becoming the models and ambassadors for other homeless people in their countries.

Impact Research

  • Paris 2011

    Survey indicates 90% of spectators believe the Homeless World Cup makes a difference to homeless people and the public perception of homelessness. Read more

  • Copenhagen 2007

    25,000 players participated in training and trials for the Copenhagen 2007 Homeless World Cup from which 381 players went on to represent their country in Copenhagen. Read more

Our Legacy

Global Ambassadors

  • Michelle da Silva

    "The Homeless World Cup is about a major life experience. You create friendships and set the right attitude to succeed." Read more

  • David Duke

    "The Homeless World Cup was the rope that allowed me to pull myself out of a very dark hole. It helped me and now I can help others." Read more

  • Patrick Mbeu

    "My participation in the Homeless World Cup brought about a profound, personal change. It allowed me to regain my self-respect." Read more