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HOMELESS WORLD CUP DAY PROGRAMME Sunday, July 5, 2020 HOMELESS WORLD CUP DAY PROGRAMME Sunday, July 5, 2020 Football vs Homelessness For the first part of the day we will see the power of football in action and learn about the work of the Homeless World Cup Foundation and its partners. Expect fantastic football, fun banter between our guest pundits and heart-warming stories from across our network. 13:00 BST (UTC+1) A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER, MEL YOUNG This day we would be celebrating the finals of the Tampere 2020 HWC, but we were forced to adapt like the rest of the world, so instead we welcome everyone to our first ever HWC Day. HOMELESS WORLD CUP REWIND CARDIFF 2019 A panel of pundits watch for the first time a classic match from the Cardiff 2019 Homeless World Cup. Expect some world-class football and unique analysis. Hosted by David Tanner. Guest Pundits: Former German and Portuguese legends, Steffen Freund and Nuno Gomes. 14:30 BST (UTC+1) HOMELESS WORLD CUP REWIND MEXICO 2018 A panel of pundits watch for the first time a classic women’s match from the Mexico 2018 Homeless World Cup. Expect some world-class football and unique analysis. Hosted by David Tanner. 1 Guest pundits: 144 cap England international, Karen Carney MBE; Fulham great and now Community Equalities Executive at the PFA, Terry Angus; and Nottingham Forest’s Jason Lee, now Equalities Education Executive at the PFA. GOAL OF THE MONTH COMPETITION Look back at some of the best Homeless World Cup games in recent history and the top three goals will be revealed. 16:00 BST (UTC+1) HOMELESS WORLD CUP REWIND GLASGOW 2016 A panel of pundits watch for the first time a classic match from the Glasgow 2016 Homeless World Cup. Expect some world-class football and unique analysis. Hosted by David Tanner. Guest pundits: Scotland’s John Collins and West Ham’s Michail Antonio. HW(KU)C FINALS It has been a long socially distanced journey for the teams as they battled it out on our first ever Homeless World (Keepy Uppy) Cup. Find out which team will earn the trophy for their country. Football vs Homelessness – Extra Time For this part of the day we dive into some thought-provoking conversations discussing the role of governments and sport to tackle homelessness; creative solutions to create a more caring society and whether the future sits in the hands of social entrepreneurs. Expect an amazing panel, insightful conversations, and inspiring solutions to pressing global issues. 17:00 BST (UTC+1) CELEBRATING THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS The Homeless World Cup has been a huge success since its inception in 2003. With the annual tournament being cancelled this year due to COVID-19, we are continuing the discussion around ending homelessness by bringing together leadership from past host countries. Facilitated by Mel Young, MBE. Participants: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon; and Michael Sheen. 2 18:00 BST (UTC+1) “PUT US OUT OF BUSINESS: HOW TO END GLOBAL HOMELESSNESS” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHWAB FOUNDATION Homelessness manifests itself in every country in the world and is set to increase as a result of COVID-19. But in this modern world, homelessness should not exist at all. This session will examine how homelessness can be eradicated completely through system change. Facilitated by Mel Young MBE. Participants: Miloon Kothari, Former UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, Elizabeth Hausler, Founder and CEO, Build Change; and Rosanne Haggerty, President and CEO, Community Solutions. 19:00 BST (UTC+1) “SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS LEADING THE CHANGE” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHWAB FOUNDATION AND CATALYST 2030 Social entrepreneurs across the globe bring practical solutions to some of the most challenging issues - are they emerging as the new leaders who can change the world completely by creating system change? Facilitated by Pavitra Raja – Community Manager, Social Innovators, World Economic Forum. Participants: Francois Bonnici, Facilitator, Director, Schwab Foundation; Jeroo Billimoria, Founder Catalyst 2030, Founder Childline India and Childline International; Sue Riddlestone, Co-founder and CEO Bioregional; Luvuyo Rani, Co-founder and Managing Director, Silulo Ulutho Technologies; and Martin Burt, Founder and CEO, Fundacion Paraguaya. 3 .
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