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Kick-off time at the Street Child World Cup

Greenbelt HQ is currently all a-buzz with news from our friends at the Amos Trust as their brilliant event, the Street Child World Cup, kicks off in Durban, South Africa. Some Greenbelt staff, volunteers and friends are out in South Africa as eight teams from disadvantaged areas around the world compete in football, and collaborate in arts projects. There's also a conference at which the street children will be given a voice in discussions with fellow participants from around the world, and the broader international press.

They're posting regular videos from the tournament, so do read their blog, or subscribe to them on YouTube and Twitter and keep up to date with all the action... This excellent video describes the first day of action, and features the fixture draw, and a whole lot of Gary Mabbutt...

Comments

  • Tom says:

    Despite the media presence, round-ups of Street Children in South Africa continued yesterday. See http://www.wateringcanmedia.com/clients/umthombo/

    17 March 2010 12:24
  • Paul Leader says:

    My friend Craig Burrows is out there helping to coach the Phillippines side. Sadly they lost to the UK in their first group match.

    17 March 2010 14:12
  • PRATIK RACH says:

    Good news India won the world cup and as we know there is a lot that these kids deserve and should get from their governments but obviously not getting enough or not getting anything at all. These children have the right to education and should be provided enough so that they can be somebody in future. The least we can do for them is show them the path to a bright future by providing education. A friend of mine is associated with an NGO(http://www.jaagore.com/project/volunteers-indoor-program-teaching-street-children) which provides food, education and shelter to street children and also needs volunteers for the same. Do spread the word if you cant be a part of it.

    25 February 2011 13:28

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