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News4 March 2026

Two worlds, one countdown: Mexico headlines, Snoop Dogg and the road to Street Child World Cup 2026

Read the latest instalment of our CEO’s weekly blog series as the countdown to the Street Child World Cup 2026 continues. This week: the long-awaited arrival of Team Wales at a Street Child World Cup, standing with Team Pakistan through visa challenges… and a surreal moment when

News27 February 2026

The countdown timer has begun!

With less than 100 days to go until the first ever Street Child World Cup in Mexico City, read the first in a new series of blogs from our CEO- offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey to make it happen.

News12 February 2026

Street Child United and Fútbol Más announce partnership with Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

Street Child United (SCU), a youth-led global non-profit, and Fútbol Más, an international socio-sport NGO, today announced a new partnership with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) to support the 2026 Street Child World Cup (SCWC), which will take place in Mexico City

News3 December 2025

The Big Give Starts Today, Double Your Impact for Street-Connected Children!

For the next 7 days, your generosity goes twice as far. During the Big Give, every donation you make to Street Child United will be matched, doubling your impact and helping to amplify the voices of street-connected young people around the world.

News3 December 2025

Street Child United at Soccerex Miami!

A powerful week of connection, advocacy and global impact.

News3 December 2025

John Wroe Awarded Honorary Doctorate

This month, Street Child United was proud to celebrate our Co-Founder and CEO, John Wroe, receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of England (UWE) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to social change and child rights advocacy.

News17 October 2025

Jaja Film Productions on a Winning Streak!

Our partners at Jaja Film Productions continue to shine a light on the power of sport and storytelling, with two remarkable documentaries capturing the spirit of the Street Child United movement: Cricket Dreams and Where The Kids Have No Name.

News16 September 2025

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 Individ

News27 March 2025

SCU Welcomes new Board Members to Strengthen our Mission.

News30 January 2025

Fundraising Spotlight: The Big Midha/Wroe Challenge for Team Wales

The Midha/Wroe family is raising funds for the Swansea City Foundation to help send the first ever Team Wales Boys to the Street Child World Cup USA in 2026.

News30 January 2025

New Year, New Look, Same Mission

SCU are proud to unveil a new logo that is symbolic of not just who we are, but our commitment to empowering street-connected children worldwide.

News14 January 2025

Make a Difference: Become a Street Child United Board Member

Are you passionate about driving positive change for street-connected children worldwide? Street Child United is looking for dynamic and purpose-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors

News1 November 2024

Celebrating two Years of Support from Data Consultancy Firm Ei Square

SCU would like to thank partners Ei Square, who have supported our work for two years.

News4 October 2024

Stepping out for Street Children

On September 13, Eton Bridge Partners hosted their annual charity walk aiming to walk 20 miles in support of SCU!

News8 August 2024

GRV Media’s four-year commitment: Empowering SCU’s mission and transforming lives

GRV Media, a leading digital media company, proudly celebrates its four-year partnership with SCU.

News7 June 2024

Street Child United, how it all began…

Celebrating 15 years championing the rights of street children worldwide, we take a look back at how it all began.

News3 June 2024

Charity Football Match Raises Over £8,000

GWK 37 returned for the third match aka ‘the decider’ at West Brom’s ground, the Hawthorns.

News30 April 2024

SCU volunteer runs the toughest footrace on earth

The Marathon des Sables is the stuff of legends – a truly gruelling multi-stage adventure in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments, the Sahara Desert.

News30 April 2024

Team applications open for the Street Child World Cup 2026 in North America

SCU is pleased to announce the launch of team applications for the Street Child World Cup 2026.

News5 April 2024

Street Child United and Callan Online partner to empower Young Leaders through English education.

Street Child United (SCU) is delighted to announce that Callan Online, a division of the esteemed Callan Method Group, will be providing…

News19 July 2023

Street Child United and Rawbank Create Football for Good Programme to Support Children in the DRC

Street Child United (SCU) is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Rawbank to run the “1 million d’espoirs” development programme dedicated to sport and improving the skills and independence of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

News7 March 2023

SCU and Visa to Provide Financial Education for Street-Connected Children

Street Child United is delighted to announce a new partnership with Visa to deliver financial literacy workshops as part of the legacy of the Street Child World Cup 2022. The pilot programme was delivered to team leaders at the SCWC 2022, Qatar and will now be delivered to team p

News16 October 2022

Change is Coming.

The Prince of Wales was keen to remind Team England before they travelled to Doha that the Street Child World Cup was about far more than football. Nothing epitomised that message better than today’s General Assembly, when all 28 teams gathered to share messages of advocacy to th

News11 October 2022

ECO-Schools, City Tours and an Ambassador Reception at the Ritz Carlton…all in a day at SCWC !

After two days of preparation for the General Assembly and the football tournament, Street Child World Cup participants got the chance to see what else Doha has to offer today (Monday) on another memorable day in the Qatari capital.

News24 September 2022

Street Child United launches GOAT NFTs to raise money to support street-connected children

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News31 March 2022

Join our Team – Call for Consultant Researcher

Street Child United and the Consortium for Street Children are looking for a motivated researcher who is interested…

News4 October 2021

Street Child World Cup 2022 Postponement

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News12 August 2020

Applications open for Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News16 July 2020

Join our team – apply to be SCU’s Arts Project Manager

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News25 June 2020

Yasir Arafat joins our team as a Street Child United Ambassador

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News9 April 2020

A message from our CEO, John Wroe

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News6 March 2020

Applications open for Street Child World Cup 2022

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News17 December 2019

SCU partners with AS Roma and Bands FC

Street Child United in partnership with Save the Children India Teams – Bal Raksha Bharat, are thrilled that…

News & Stories

Two worlds, one countdown: Mexico headlines, Snoop Dogg and the road to Street Child World Cup 2026

The countdown timer has begun!

Street Child United and Fútbol Más announce partnership with Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

The Big Give Starts Today, Double Your Impact for Street-Connected Children!

Street Child United at Soccerex Miami!

John Wroe Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Jaja Film Productions on a Winning Streak!

Apply Now: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships

SCU Welcomes new Board Members to Strengthen our Mission.

Fundraising Spotlight: The Big Midha/Wroe Challenge for Team Wales

New Year, New Look, Same Mission

Make a Difference: Become a Street Child United Board Member

Celebrating two Years of Support from Data Consultancy Firm Ei Square

Stepping out for Street Children

GRV Media’s four-year commitment: Empowering SCU’s mission and transforming lives

Street Child United, how it all began&#8230;

Charity Football Match Raises Over £8,000

SCU volunteer runs the toughest footrace on earth

Team applications open for the Street Child World Cup 2026 in North America

Street Child United and Callan Online partner to empower Young Leaders through English education.

Street Child United and Rawbank Create Football for Good Programme to Support Children in the DRC

SCU and Visa to Provide Financial Education for Street-Connected Children

Change is Coming.

ECO-Schools, City Tours and an Ambassador Reception at the Ritz Carlton…all in a day at SCWC !

Street Child United launches GOAT NFTs to raise money to support street-connected children

Join our Team – Call for Consultant Researcher

Street Child World Cup 2022 Postponement

Applications open for Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023

Join our team – apply to be SCU’s Arts Project Manager

Yasir Arafat joins our team as a Street Child United Ambassador

A message from our CEO, John Wroe

Applications open for Street Child World Cup 2022

SCU partners with AS Roma and Bands FC

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