The last global survey – by the United Nations in 2005 – estimated 100 million people were homeless worldwide with As many as 1.6 billion people lack adequate housing.
HOMELESS WORLD CUP member COUNTRIES
We operate year-round with our global network of nearly 70 Members across every continent. Collectively we will tackle this global issue.
A world without Homelessness. That’s the goal.
BECOME A MEMBER
BEING A MEMBER OF THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP FAMILY, MEANS BECOMING PART OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENT, USING FOOTBALL TO END HOMELESSNESS.
Our Member Countries – grassroots organisations in 68 countries, directly engage with homeless and marginalised people, using football as a tool. They also offer additional support services, including support with housing, documentation, mental health and vocational training.
As a Homeless World Cup Member Country, they become part of our global network and benefit from direct support to help them grow and reach even more people in need. We offer mutual learning opportunities – events, exchanges and webinars that allow members to share their best practices. We also deliver referee training for players wishing to use football as an income-generating opportunity.
We have one global Member per country. As a member they are eligible to represent their country at our annual landmark event, The Homeless World Cup. Playing for their country has proven to be life changing for people who feel forgotten and removed from society. Even knowing they will be representing their country is often the catalyst for many to get their lives on track.
Being a Member of the Homeless World Cup family, our Squad, means becoming part of a global movement, using football to end homelessness.
Benefits:
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It is free to join and there are no costs associated with being a Homeless World Cup Member Country
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We have one Member Country per country and your organisation will be the sole national representative bringing a team to the Homeless World Cup.
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Use the Homeless World Cup logo and emblem on organisational documents, website and social media to increase credibility of the organisation.
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Invitation to attend regional meetings, tournaments and activities such as coaching and referee courses, as and when they become available.
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Access to online Members’ Area, with shared resources, newsletters, regular webinar series and contact details of like-minded organisations from all over the world.
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Receive capacity building support to help organisational strengthening, for example fundraising support, advice on accounting and sport development.
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Opportunity to share your own success stories and be highlighted via our newsletter, on our website and on our social media channels. This gives you a voice on an international platform and can help to raise awareness of national social issues.
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Opportunity to learn best practices from other partners through organisational exchanges and webinars.
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Recognition that data from you is collected and included within our global statistics on how football is changing lives for homeless and marginalised people around the world.
