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Apply Now: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Role Purpose
The Head of Fundraising and Partnerships will design, lead, and implement Street Child United’s (SCU) income-generation strategy with a focus on three core strands: writing applications to Trusts and Foundations, cultivating relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and designing and pitching sponsorship packages to corporates. This role is central to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of SCU’s mission, driving forward diversified income streams through strategic fundraising, relationship management, and innovative partnerships.
Let Her Play: Closing the Gender Dropout Gap in Sport
Sport has the power to transform lives—building confidence, leadership, teamwork, and health. Yet for millions of girls, that opportunity ends too soon. By age 14, girls are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys—and in some regions, six times higher.
Pakistan Street Child Football Team Completes Inspiring UK Tour
The Pakistan Street Child Football Team successfully completed its UK Tour in August 2025, following their inspirational participation in the Norway Cup in Oslo.
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Meet Deyna: A Leader, Advocate, and Sister.
From the football fields of La Paz to leading workshops on children’s rights, Deyna has always been more than just a player – she’s a changemaker.
Pakistan Street Child Football Team Set for Norway Cup Tournament and Premier League Club Tour.
SCU is proud to support Pakistan Street Child Football Team on their Premier League Club Tour.
From Mirpur to Bristol a Journey to Make a Difference
We’re proud to celebrate the inspiring journey of Husnain Sajjad, a young leader from Pakistan whose story is rooted in perseverance, community service, and unwavering belief in the power of change.
Mexico City to Host Street Child World Cup 2026 in Partnership with Fútbol Más
back to News The Street Child World Cup 2026 will be the 5th edition of the tournament. Street Child United is proud to announce that the Street Child World Cup 2026 will take place in Mexico City, Mexico, from the 5th – 15th May 2026, just weeks ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be organised in partnership with Fútbol Más. The event will bring together 30 teams from across the world, including 17 girls’ teams and 13 boys’ teams, uniting street-connected young people through football, art, and advocacy. The 2026 edition will welcome eight new organisations to the girls’ tournament, while the boys’ tournament will feature four new organisations. Mexico will welcome teams from 21 countries. These new teams reflect the growing global reach and impact of the Street Child World Cup, which has already created lasting change through previous editions in Durban (2010), Rio de Janeiro (2014), Moscow (2018), and Doha (2022). The Street Child World Cup (SCWC) is the flagship initiative of Street Child United (SCU), a global movement that uses sport, art, and advocacy to challenge the stigma faced by street-connected children and promote their rights. SCU organises international events ahead of major global
Standing with Young Refugees on World Refugee Day
“Before, we felt like a caged birds – alive, but not free. The Street Child World Cup gave us hope. It showed us we can fly.”
Celebrating Global Youth Leadership: A Major Milestone in the Young Leader Programme
What began as a virtual gathering of young changemakers from across the globe has transformed into a powerful journey of growth, resilience, and unity.
SCU joins Football for the Goals to celebrate World Football Day.
To mark this year’s World Football Day, SCU joined Football for the Goals at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Child Rights through Football in Mexico City – Powered by UEFA Foundation for Children
Last month we launched the first phase of our UEFA Foundation-funded Child Rights through Football programme with our brilliant local partners, Fútbol Más in Mexico.
We’re Heading to Bulawayo! The Street Child Cricket World Cup 2027 is coming to Zimbabwe.
With the support of Mayor David Coltart, SCU are delighted to announce the SCCWC 2027 will take place in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
