Impact at 3 Levels
Level 1: The Participant
Our partner organizations select young people whose participation will boost their personal development goals. These young people are empowered as “ambassadors” giving a voice to children who are facing the same struggles they have.
Level 2: The Partner Organization
We offer our partner organizations a platform to demonstrate their theories of change, share their stories, and leverage support for their organizational goals.
Level 3: The Challenge to Society
We challenge the way societies across the world perceive and treat homeless and street-connected children. As an international community, we are stronger together, and we stand united to present our manifestos to power.
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Impact Highlights
Impact has included sharing key learning, building a soccer field, leveraging vital funds, engaging media partners, supporting advocacy and helping discussions with Government.
Examples of Street Child United “ambassadors”
Drika lifted the 2014 Street Child World Cup for Team Brazil and is now a Community Coach at Safe Space in Rio de Janeiro. Innocent represented Team Burundi and now works to support children living on the streets in Bujumbura.
Speaking to Power
Participants contributing to the United Nations General Comment on street-children
Challenging Perceptions
300+ pieces in leading international and national media outlets including BBC, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, The Times of India, O Globo. 220+ million people reached worldwide. Advertising Value Equivalent in excess of over $5 million (Precise Media)
A Platform for Change
Partner organizations empowered through participation to achieve their advocacy goals. Including:
- Team India receiving Government commitment to birth registrations for millions of street children across India.
- Team South Africa (Umthombo) ceasing round-ups of street children in 2010 following 10-year campaign.
- Safe Space soccer field built in Rio de Janeiro following SCWC 2014 and serving 45 children per day.
- Government resolution to protect 1.5 million street children in Pakistan.
Global decision-makers and influencers engaged
The United Nations, national governments. Pope Francis. HRH Prince William and football legends.
Communities Inspired
Teams report increased awareness and support for street children in their communities as a result of participation.
