The work of the Homeless World Cup Foundation is only possible thanks to the Kind support of our partners, SPonsors AND supporters.

PARTNERS

  • Since 2015, the Homeless World Cup has proudly partnered with world leading synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global who supply our annual tournaments with their Extreme Turf.

    Act Global is the FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, FIH Preferred Supplier and World Rugby Preferred Producer.

    Learn more about Act Global products here.

  • FIFA exists to govern football and to develop the game around the world.

    Since 2016, the organisation has been fast evolving into a body that can more effectively serve the beautiful game game for the benefit of the entire world.

    In August, 2024, FIFA signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Homeless World Cup Foundation.

    As part of the MoU, FIFA and the Homeless World Cup Foundation agreed to jointly broadcast future Homeless World Cups on FIFA+, FIFA's streaming platform, while FIFA will also supply material for the tournament and equipment, including medals and trophies.

    You can read more on the unique partnership here:

SPONSORS

  • Content Stadium support the Homeless World Cup Foundation across the year and offer access to their platform for events, including the annual tournament.

    Content Stadium custom-design and build branded social media templates.

  • SoccerTop is a UAE-based football company that returns one-third of its profits to good causes around the world.

    With the widest range of official quality club and national shirts, SoccerTop is the easiest way for football fans to support their favourite teams while empowering communities through the most popular sport on the planet.

    From the latest authentic shirts to signed, vintage and retro strips, SoccerTop is changing the way fans connect with teams, players and memorable sporting moments while making a positive global impact.

    Find out more https://soccertop.com/

  • Streetball, a new impact fashion range is the official merchandise partner for the Homeless World Cup.

    Designed by renowned artist Juan de Lascurain Gossler, all profits made from sales of StreetBall Soccer merchandise will go to the Homeless World Cup.

    Many of the designs are inspired by the passion and energy of street soccer games played in favelas and shanty towns across the world. The range includes artistic t-shirts and hoodies, such as styles based on the DIY footballs commonly found in South America.

    Sales of Streetball merchandise goes towards supporting Homeless World Cup Member Countries across the globe.

    Find out more about the partnership here

SUPPORTERS

  • The FIFA Foundation support a new initiative introduced by the Homeless World Cup in 2024: Football to protect vulnerable women from exploitation - involving four African Homeless World Cup Member Countries. Read more on the project here

    Central to the FIFA Foundation’s activities are tackling social issues affecting young people, empowering women and girls to play football and realise their full potential, repairing damaged or destroyed sports infrastructure, supporting education through football and using some of the beautiful game’s most celebrated icons to reach out to millions of people globally with positive messages for a more inclusive world.

    Find out more about FIFA

  • FIFPRO, the World’s Football Player’s Union has been a strong supporter of the Homeless World Cup Foundation since 2015.

    In addition to supporting our organisation with funding, FIFPRO also sponsor the FIFPRO Fair Play Awards during each Homeless World Cup Tournament, aimed at recognising players who display the values of Fair Play and embrace the spirit of the tournament.

    FIFPRO member unions are also supporting some of our local street football organisations in Bulgaria, India, Israel, Norway, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland.

    Learn more about FIFPRO

  • UEFA has been a key partner of the Homeless World Cup Foundation since its founding in 2003 and one of the organisation’s largest contributors.

    In addition to financial support UEFA support and celebrate World Homeless Day alongside the Homeless World Cup Foundation and contribute to maintaining and improving relationships between UEFA’s National Associations and the European Homeless World Cup Member Countries.

    UEFA’s aim is to support and highlight respect and inclusion in sport of Football through its partnership with the tournament.

    Learn more about UEFA

  • Built specifically for football, Dribl is a world class digital football management platform setting new standards of innovation and delivering value across all levels of the game from grassroots to professional leagues.

    Dribl has formed an exciting partnership with the Homeless World Cup and helped revolutionise the tournament’s administration at the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup whilst enhancing the football experience for participants and fans worldwide.

    Find out more about Dribl

  • Hashtag Digital Media is the first company to produce unique digital interactive programmes and brochures for sports clubs, events and organisations. 

    They pride themselves on breaking the mould, producing publications which ensure global events gain maximum engagement with supporters before, during and after, generating financial support through advertising and sponsorships.

    This solution offers a global audience which is targeted, verified and engaged.

    With sustainability a key issue, they are proud to work with the Homeless World Cup Foundation on our digital interactive event programmes for our tournament to give those following the Homeless World Cup around the globe all the latest news and previews of upcoming events and activities.

  • Vector Global Logistics is a multi-award winning and 2022 Inc. 5000 list company, providing world-class logistics services. International and domestic shipping is provided through four key services: project logistics, non-profit expertise, complex regions, and expedited shipping.

    They became an Official Supporter of the Homeless World Cup in January 2023, providing support via their staff and resources to promote the Homeless World Cup and support the charity across the year in a number of different ways.

    Learn more about Vector Global.

Networks

  • Ashoka builds and cultivates a community of change leaders who see that the world now requires everyone to be a changemaker.

    Together, Ashoka and the Homeless World Cup are transforming the new inequality facing societies worldwide into a world where everyone can co-lead solutions for the common good.

    Homeless World Cup Co-founder Mel Young is an Ashoka Fellow.

    Find out more on about Ashoka on their website

  • In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation is a leading global platform that convenes a pioneering community of over 400 change-makers and seeks to advance the field of social innovation towards more systemic change.

    Homeless World Cup Co-founder Mel Young is a Schwab Fellow of the World Economic Forum.

  • Catalyst 2030 is a fast-growing global movement of people and organisations committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) by 2030.

    Catalyst 2030 is a key partner in the Homeless World Cup’s Cities Ending Homeless campaign introduced at the Sacramento 2023 Homeless World Cup.

    Read more about Cities Ending Homelessness here

    Find out more on Catalyst 2030 here

  • Football for the Goals is a United Nations initiative that provides a platform for the global football community to engage with and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    It is an opportunity to build on football’s powerful and influential reach and to work together to become agents of change by aligning messaging, strategies and operations with the aspirations of the SDGs.

    Find out more here

  • The Homeless World Cup Foundation is one of the founding partners of the Sport and Social Change Alliance.

    We have come together to work on, and give voice to, the common aspiration of a sport industry that can be at the heart of social, environmental and economic change.

    We know the power that sport has to create social change.

    Find out more here

pro-bono suppliers

  • Working Word is part of the Homeless World Cup’s Official Network, providing support via their staff and resources to promote the Homeless World Cup.

    The PR Week Top 150 agency, who were appointed as the communications agency for the UK & Ireland’s bid to host UEFA EURO 2028, will be supporting the Foundation on a pro-bono basis and send members of staff to support the Homeless World Cup’s communications team at the annual tournament as well as year-round support.

    Find out more about Working Word here

  • Cooper Software specialises in implementations, upgrades and support for IFS Cloud, the globally renowned ERP solution.

    They aim to make their clients’ enterprise software work for them. Every business is different and Cooper Software specialise in making systems meet the unique needs and wants of each client.  

    Cooper Software is a long time supporter of the Homeless World Cup Foundation.

    Find out more here

  • Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) supports the Homeless World Cup at our annual tournament by providing physiotherapists to support the 500 players taking part in the week long tournament.

    OsloMet started supporting the Homeless World Cup in 2012.

    Over 20,000 students currently study at OsloMet.

    For over 200 years, OsloMet and its predecessors have contributed to building knowledge and expertise for the Norwegian welfare society.

  • University College Copenhagen (KP) supports the Homeless World Cup at our annual tournament by providing physiotherapists to support the 500 players taking part in the week long tournament.

    KP started supporting the Homeless World Cup in 2012.

    20,000 students are currently enrolled at KP, and around 2000 staff members are working at KP.

    KP offers 23 academic programmes, e.g. in nursing and other health professions, teacher education, early childhood- and social education, and social work

  • MILE 44 is a PR, digital, and creative agency dedicated to fueling journeys.

    Mile 44, who have been involved with the Homeless World Cup for several years now sent a team to the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup to support with media content and bringing the tournament to a global audience through their films and storytelling.

    MILE 44 is based in Los Angeles, California.

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