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Street Child Football World Cup

Doha 2022

‘’I am somebody’’

John Wroe – BEM, CEO – Street Child United

Welcome to a world where you will be inspired by the young people you serve and where they will be inspired by street connected children from across the globe.

Artem from Kharkiv Ukraine said at the first 2010 Street Child World Cup Congress: “It was not until this World Cup that I realised that there were street kids in other countries. Up until now I have been blaming myself for being on the streets, now I know diferent”.

To a journey where you will be renewed in your body and spirit and be reminded why you work in this area and why your specific contribution to changing this unfair world to be kinder to street children is so vital. Like Artem, you will realise that you are not alone.

Particpant at the first street child summit Cambridge 2012: “We rarely get invited to the top table, now we street child NGO leaders, have our own table.” Qatar 2022 will be our 6th major global sporting and human rights event for street children and India 2023 will be our 7th.

As a small clearly focused and dynamic organistion we have learned so much in the past 10 years – we’ve grown smarter, stronger and our sphere of influence has widened considerably. At the heart of what we do is serving street-connected young people and making sure their demands for lasting change on birth registration, access to education and protection from violence are heard and then realised. Crucial to our success is identifying the best NGO’s working with street children and then aligning our activities and effort to best support them.

After the Street Child World Cup Moscow 2018, seven of our returning teams met their presidents or prime ministers. The captain of Team Nepal summed it all up in once sentence: “The hands that were raised yesterday to beat us on the streets are now raised to honour us” . It is and will be a privilege for all that are conspiring with us to deliver the best ever Street Child Football World Cup in Qatar and the best Cricket World Cup yet in India, if the outcome of the hard work is lasting change for street-connected young people across the world.

You are Somebody, John © Street Child United 2017 | UK registered charity | Charity No. 1144951

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 01 Street Child World Cup About Street Child United

Using the power of sport to change the world for street children

Street Child United uses the power of sport, children’s voices and the arts to change the way the world negatively sees and treats street-connected children, so they can be protected, respected and supported to build a life away from the streets.

Ahead of the world’s biggest sporting competitions, we organise international sports events for street-connected children. Our flagship initiative is the Street Child World Cup (SCWC), an international football tournament, festival of arts and participatory congress for street-connected children from around the world, which takes place ahead of each FIFA World Cup in a major city of the host country.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 02 Street Child World Cup Our vision and mission

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• Our vision is a world where every child can access their rights, no matter their background. “I AM SOMEBODY”

• Our mission is to challenge the stigma street-connected children face, raise global awareness and understanding of their situation so that every street-connected children is protected, respected and supported to realise their fullest potential.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 03 Street Child World Cup About Street Child World Cup

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The SCWC Doha 2022 will take place ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The SCWC Doha 2022 will unite street-connected young people from around the world to play in their own international football tournament to raise awareness and tackle the widespread stigma and negative treatment they face.

On the pitch, 16 national teams (half boy and half girls), will represent their countries. Off the pitch, the young people will make their voices Alongside the sporting events, we provide a global congress to give street children a voice and to achieve heard and make recommendations lasting change. The world’s media are exposed to both to raise awareness of their plight and what can be done about it. to help improve the lives of street children worldwide.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 04 Street Child World Cup Making impact together

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The SCWC Doha 2022 will use the power of football to provide a global platform for all street-connected children. Working with our How we work with teams network of partner organisations, we aim to make an impact at three levels: Each national team is organised by an organisation working • Individual: Empower the children and young people on the frontline to provide services and/or support to street- who take part to become positive role models for other connected Young people. These organisations are our street-connected children in their community. partners, and together we form a global community committed to improving the lives of street children. Our partner organisations and the children and young people they support • Local: Raise awareness and understanding within the are the experts. We work with them to provide a global community, and support for the vital frontline services of platform for their voices to be heard around the world. our participating organisations so they can increase their capacity.

• National: Support our partners to strengthen relationships and engage key individuals, stakeholders and departments, influence policymakers and leverage government support.

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The SCWC Doha 2022 will be building on the change created as a result of the inaugural SCWC in Durban 2010, SCWC Rio 2014, Street Child Games Rio 2016, SCWC in Moscow 2018 and SCCWC in London and Cambridge 2019.

INDIVIDUAL IMPACT: GLOBAL AND NATIONAL IMPACT:

Participants empowered as community role models: • Seven teams met their Prime Ministers or Presidents after the SCWC Moscow 2018.; • Drika lifted the 2014 Street Child World Cup for Brazil and is now a Community Coach at Safe • The United Nations, national and local Space in Rio de Janeiro; governments, Pope Francis, HRH Prince William and football legends show their support for • Innocent represented Burundi in the SCWC 2018 previous Street Child United events; now works to support children living on the streets at home; • The Pakistani government passed a resolution to protect the 1.5 million street-connected young • Jasmin from England spoke at the Beyond Sport people in Pakistan after SCWC Rio 2014; Conference after the SCCWC 2019 and Samantha (also from England) was offered a work experience • The Indian government committed to birth at Give Me Sport Women after meeting a GMSW registration for millions of street-connected producer at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. children in India after the Street Child Games Rio

2016. © Street Child United 2017 | UK registered charity | Charity No. 1144951

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COMMUNITY IMPACT: MEDIA IMPACT OF MOSCOW 2018:

• + 250 million people reached worldwide •Team Nepal and Team Indonesia organised tournaments based on SCWC format for the street connected young people in their countries. • Coverage from BBC, the Washington Post, Reuters, AFP, The Guardian, OkayAfrica, •Team Brazil produced a methodological guide for reception services for Middle East Eye and The Better India. children and adolescents in street situations. • 140,000 people watched a live-stream of the Street Child World Cup Moscow 2018 • Team Mexico promoted a intercultural dialogue and community-led finals on Goal’s Facebook page. social development programme by bringing together people with different beliefs and perspectives to learn from and share with each other. It is a privilege to be involved with a charity which strives to create real and lasting change • The Safe Space football pitch leaves lasting SCWC 2014 legacy for those young people with whom it engages, protecting and providing opportunities to children at risk of the streets in and which seeks to help them become a powerful force for change in their own right. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Street Child United’s work with women and girls in particular, harnessing the power of sport to •Participating teams report increased awareness and support for street ensure the rights fought for apply to all irrespective of gender, is both inspiring and children in their communities as a result of participation. important. To be a small part of helping this process is a challenge and a gift.

•Illegal police round-ups of street children in Durban, South Africa ended Isabelle Westbury – Journalist and SCU Ambassador

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 07 Street Child World Cup Street Child United Theory of Change (ToC) Diagram

The Theory of Change is a description of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. It shows in a clear way what type of activity or intervention will lead to the outcomes identified as preconditions for achieving the long-term change. See the SCU ToC diagram below:

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Key information Street Child World Cup – Doha 2022

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Congress: Where: Doha, Qatar Alongside the football event, we will hold a participatory conference focusing on street-connected children’s rights. When: After 02/2022 The young people will be invited to address the specific issues they face and make recommendations to their Duration: 10 days governments to help improve the lives of all street children around the world. Teams:16 Teams (8 boys and 8 girls) The Congress will culminate in a General Assembly where the young people will call the world to action in front Participants: 10 Players (7 players and of officials, supporters and media at a prominent venue in 3 subs) Doha; providing a platform for the voices of those who have gone unheard for so long. Support Staff: 3 Support Staff ( 1 being the Team Leader)

: Ages: 14-17 at the time of the SCWC

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 10 Street Child World Cup Key information Street Child World Cup – Doha 2022

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Festival of Arts: Game Format The Arts inspire creativity, give hope, empower individuals, bring new perspectives on processes, • 7 a side made up of 10 squad members and offer unconventional results that stimulate innovation. We use the arts to help young people be • The tournaments will mirror the format of the creative, make friends, overcome language barriers, FIFA World Cup, with group stages held over share cultural experiences and as an opportunity to consecutive days followed by knock-out rounds express themselves. held on Finals Day.

• Age: boys (aged 15-17); girls (aged 14-17) The young people will take part in spectacular opening and closing ceremonies and will join in a • Seperate girls tournament and boys tournament daily programme of arts. They will also learn more about the host country by taking part in activities with local communities, like music and art, and visiting historical and cultural landmarks.

: © Street Child United 2017 | UK registered charity | Charity No. 1144951

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 11 Street Child World Cup Participants & Support Staff

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Participants/Players

Organisations applying are responsible for the overall duty of Support Staff care of the young people involved before, during and after participation in the SCWC – Doha 2022. Each team is supported by 3 Support Staff (1 of them being the Team Leader) all responsible for the This responsibility includes the selection of the children and welfare of the participants. The Team Leader is the young people who will take part. We ask that the children and point of contact between SCU and the participant young people you select: organisation.

• Have been in your direct care or living with a foster family We ask that the support staff you select: for at least 18 months; • Have experienced homelessness, have experienced • Have been in direct contact with the young people street-connected life, and/or have been at risk of the participating; streets or homelessness;* • Are aged 18 or over at the time of the SCWC; • Are strong role models for street-connected children, both • At least one of the same gender as the team you on and off the pitch; are applying. If you are applying for male and • Have never competed as a professional athlete, or at a female teams you might have to have 1 man and professional sports level; 1 woman; • Are aged 14 – 17 at the time of the SCWC; • Are able to motivate the children; • Get involved to make decisions in the selection process of • Are able to translate between English and the the final team. language that the young people speak.

* Definition based on the UNCRC General Comment on Children in Street Situations

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 12 Street Child World Cup Key information Street Child World Cup – Doha 2022

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Inclusivity commitment Future guidance We would like to emphasise that the SCWC is more than a football tournament. It is important that each participant SCU will provide a toolkit for the selection of is able to represent and speak on behalf of street- participants, with guidance on how to select connected children in Congress activities and arts participants based on personal skills rather activities over and above their sporting ability on the than sporting ability. The essence of SCWC is football pitch. about relationships, and we look forward to Furthermore, SCU is committed to inclusivity, therefore all discussing your application and the participants must play in the different phases of the information above in the coming months. We tournament (group stages and knockout games) if they recognise that street child/youth are physically and psychologically able to play. homelessness organisations are different from each other. If you are not sure whether the young people you work with fit the above categories, please contact us to discuss.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 13 Street Child World Cup Media

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We use the media to create a global platform for street-connected children. Mass media coverage presents an incredible opportunity to reach society at all levels with positive stories about street-connected children, whilst highlighting the specific challenges they face. We actively engage the media to report on all the teams participating at the SCWC. We encourage you to consider how you will use the media in your country to support your participation.

Please note that all participants (young people and support staff) must be willing to give their permission for their image to be used in media coverage.

Jules Breach, UK broadcaster Journalist and SCU Ambassador

Street Child United is an amazing charity using sport to give street- connected young people a chance to speak out and show the world their potential. I’m excited to work with Street Child United to tell these young people’s stories and show what changes need to be made to support and protect street-connected children.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 14 Street Child World Cup SCU Global Summit Doha 2021

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The Street Child United Summit is the kick-off of the SCWC The Summit will also enable project partners to one year ahead of the event. The Summit brings together the prepare for participating in the SCWC event 1 leaders of SCWC project partners working on the frontline year from that date, ensuring they maximise the supporting street children worldwide. It was developed at the opportunity and improve the lives of street request of a Support Staff at the inaugural Street Child World children in their country. The objectives of the Cup in 2010, who told us how much value there was coming summit are to: together from across the world and sharing their challenges and successes working with street-connected children. The • Inform Support Staff about the SCWC – Doha SCWC Summit will be held in February 2021, uniting our global 2022 and finalise agreement and expectations network and providing a unique opportunity for leaders, street on both sides; child practitioners and experts to discuss challenges and solutions from their work. • Build the SCWC – Doha 2022 network. Meet other global professionals working with street All potential project partners must commit to sending at least children to share ideas and increase knowledge one Support Staff who will act as a representative of their and tools to support street children; organisation. Project partners are responsible for all costs relating to travel (e.g. flights, visas, travel insurance) and SCU • Ensure that the SCWC – Doha 2022 project will cover the in-country costs (e.g. accommodation, food, partners are united in working with a child-centred facilities). Being part of the Summit is a vital part of taking part approach, and are committed and equipped to in the SCWC, and is therefore mandatory manage their participants’ expectations and ensure that the young people are safe.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 15 Street Child World Cup Opportunities

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We will offer further opportunities before, during and after the SCWC – Doha 2022. These may include:

• Access to a global community of This is more than a game organisations committed to protecting, supporting and advocating for the rights of street children; The SCWC is much more than just a game, and much more than simply a football tournament. It is not just about • Networking events and activities; the 10 days in Doha, it’s about how you are going to use your participation in the SCWC Doha 2022 to create long- • Sharing learning and good practice; term change for street-connected children in your community and your country. We want to hear about what • Training kits to prepare the children and your campaign will look like before, during and after the young people for their participation in SCWC SCWC. Doha 2022;

• PR Activations;

• Press, media, film and TV opportunities;

• Potential project visits by SCU staff, press and media, celebrities and SCU Ambassadors

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 16 Street Child World Cup Sponsorship & Fundraising

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SCU asks for a participation fee from each team taking part in our events. For SCWC – Doha 2022, this fee is £7800 per team (£600 per player/support staff). One of the most common ways that teams have funded their participation at the SCCW has been through securing a team sponsor(s).

In exchange for sponsoring the team, the donor will be able to promote their brand on the cricket kit worn during the Street Child World Cup – Doha 2022.

Another ways teams have fundraised previously is through fundraising campaigns. Any offer of funding will be assessed on a case by case basis and only accepted if SCU’s independence is assured, and we reserve the right to return funding or withdraw from a funding relationship if a donor is discovered to contravene our guidelines and principles. As well as the participation fee, each organisation will also have to cover:

Whilst fundraising and sponsorship are primarily the • Flights to and from Qatar for one project responsibility of your organisation, we recognise that the leader to attend the Street Child United Global resources of different organisations vary considerably, and Summit 2021; we are committed to ensuring that organisations of all sizes are represented at the SCWC – Doha 2022. • The flight costs for the participants to and from Qatar in 2022 (10 children plus 3 support staff); Therefore, if the turnover of your organisation is less than £500,000/year, we will ask you to pay a participation fee of • IDs, passports and visas for the team; just £650 (£50 per player/support staff). • Travel & medical insurance policy for the trips to Qatar. © Street Child United 2017 | UK registered charity | Charity No. 1144951

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 17 Street Child World Cup The Street Child World Cup Process

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• Expression of Interest (February – March 2020) • Pre-selection (April 2020) • Project plan (April – May 2020) • Visits, meets and interviews (3 June – 28 June 2020) • Final assessment (1 July 2020) • Partnership agreement and Teams Pack 1 (July 2020) • Monitoring and evaluation of participation (July 2020 onwards) • First Participation Fee deposit – 20% (November 2020) • SCU Global Summit Doha 2021 (February 2021) • Second Participation Fee deposit and Teams Pack 2– 40% (February 2021) • Training & preparation for participation, including obtaining visas (March 2021 onwards) • Selecting participants (March 2021) • Obtaining Birth Certificates and Passports (April 2021 – July 2021) • Visa Application (August 2021) • Teams Pack 3 (September 2021) • Third Participation Fee Deposit (October 2021) • SCWC – Doha 2022 (After 11/02/2022)

Guidance and support will be provided at all stages.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 18 . Street Child World Cup What you will need to take part

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We want you to understand what we will need from you if you choose to apply to participate in the SCWC Doha 2022. Key resources you will need to provide: What SCU will deliver • Flights to and from Doha for one project leader to attend the Street Child United Global Summit 2021; In-country accommodation, internal transport, sports facilities, tournament management, sports • Flights to and from Doha for each participant, kit, Congress preparation materials, Congress including support staff, for the Street Child World Cup activities, arts activities, volunteers, food and 2022; catering, event management, media and PR activities, event insurance and more. • A £600 contribution for each participant, including support staff, for the SCWC Doha 2022 (£50 if your turnover is lower than £500,000/year; .

• Visa costs for each participant, including support staff, for the SCWC Doha 2022;

• Travel & medical insurance policy for the trip to Doha.

APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 19 Street Child World Cup The Street Child World Cup Process

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At the project plan stage we will also ask you to provide the following due diligence documents:

• Proof of organisation registration (e.g. registered Organisations we will work with: charity number or documentation); • Anti-fraud and bribery policy; Each team that takes part in SCWC – Doha 2022 is • Charitable accounts for the last two years; managed by an organisation working on the frontline to • Safeguarding/Child Protection policy. provide services and/or support to street-connected children. After approval you will need to provide the following These organisations are our partners and we form a key documents and permissions: global network working together to improve the lives of all street children. • Full identification documents for each participant (including support staff), including birth certificates We work with a range of organisations, including (where applicable), relevant identification documents, charitable, non-governmental (NGO’s), community and passports; sports, who work to support street-connected children • Visas for each participant (including support staff) for We work with organisations from anywhere in the world. entry into Qatar; • Relevant permissions to take each participant out of the country; . • Media permission for each participant (to be recorded, photographed, filmed).

. APPLICATION HANDBOOK I am somebody 20 Street Child World Cup Teams selection process

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This ‘Expression of interest’ will be assessed by Street Child United and the SCWC Committee. In April 2020, SCU will communicate whether you have been preselected as a potential SCWC partner.

At this stage you will be asked to complete the Project Plan form with more detailed information about your organisation and your plans regarding fundraising, communication, safeguarding and your intentions for the event and after the event.

We will also ask you to provide the required due diligence documents.

We will then either visit you in-country or arrange an interview for us to meet each other in order to help define your project plan.

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