1.Homelessness

2.Homeless World Cup- Selection & Tournament

3. How does the Homeless World Cup Change Lives?

What is homelessness and why does it exist?

• Homelessness= the condition of people without a regular, safe, adequate home.

• Why?– Can’t afford adequate housing– Circumstances- lack of education, family

situation, poverty cycle, substance abuse

History of Homeless World Cup

• Co-Founder: Mel Young

• Year 8 of Homeless World Cup

• Problem=homelessness

• Tool for change= football

Selection Process

• Must be 16 or older.• Not in previous HWC team• Each country sets criteria.

ExamplesFinland: recovering drug addicts &

alcoholics.Philippines: people living in slum areas.South Korea: street paper vendors

http://www.homelessworldcup.org/groups

Nations at Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup

Details of Tournament & Game

• 6 divisions playing for 6 trophies

• Length of game- 14 minutes total (2 halves)

• Number of players- 8 total; 4 on court in game

• Playing field- 22 (long) x 16 (wide) meters

Results of Team Philippines Games

• Brazil 10-2• Chile 9-0• Italy 4-2• Croatia 3-4• Argentina 4-5• South Korea 4-14• Germany 6-8• Norway 2-3• Host Cup Final:

– Norway 3-4

Results:Winner of Host Cup and 25th place in the world: Philippines1st trophy Winner: Brazil

Voices from the Tournament

• http://vimeo.com/16627898

How does the Homeless World Cup Change Lives?

Over 70% of players significantly change their lives

• Increase in:– education– job opportunities– self-esteem and confidence

How can you get involved?

• Donate–Money: fundraiser dinners & tournaments,

purchase Jeepney and HWC items– Resources: uniforms, street soccer shoes,

socks, sweat suits, soccer balls

• Get involved in fundraising events for Paris 2011 Homeless World Cup.

Learning More…

• Visit www.streetsoccerphilippines.com

• Visit www.homelessworldcup.org

• Visit Ms. Vogt’s blog- vogts.ism-online.org