ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Changing the world through football Intro Quote. Contents 03/ Welcome 14/ Consulting 04/ What we do 15/ Advocacy 05/ How we do it 16/ Social legacy 06/ The network 18/ Aims and achievements 08/ Network development 19/ Organisational profile 11/ Capacity development 20/ Finances Where possible, this annual report uses the Social Reporting Standard (SRS) as a guideline for reporting the activities and impact of streetfootballworld in 2012. www.social-reporting-standard.de 03 WELCOME 2012 showed us that we are heading in the right direction. MESSAGE FROM thE BOARD VOICES FROM THE NETWORK Young people are at the centre of everything we do at streetfootballworld. The organisations which form the streetfootballworld network equip their “Having come through the participants with the skills, confidence programmes myself, I have now risen and opportunities they need to to the position of Head Coach at Slum overcome the challenges they face in “It is so important for young people Soccer. A large part of that growth is their daily lives. As a worldwide coalition, to have someone to relate to when attributable to streetfootballworld and we can learn from each other and developing in life. The growth of the opportunities they have brought to develop stronger solutions together. young leaders in sports-based youth the network.” development, particularly in soccer In 2012, streetfootballworld once again which is such a powerful sport already, Homkant Surandase provided a platform to exchange best is amazing and something I’m proud to 23, Head Coach at Slum Soccer (India) practice, develop projects and share be a part of.” As a teenager, Homkant Surandase was ideas on how to increase the impact on a wandering aimlessly on the streets before global scale. To name just a few landmarks: DeAndre Harrison 22, Programme Manager at Soccer joining Slum Soccer. His dedication and the East Africa Forum was held in Kigali, in the Streets (USA) commitment saw him become a full-time network members met EU policy makers in staff member with the organisation, and he Brussels, and promising new partnerships Working for Atlanta-based is now a role model to the groups of street were launched. The highlight event was the streetfootballworld network member children he works with. In 2010, Homkant General Assembly in Lyon, which reminded Soccer in the Streets, DeAndre Harrison honed his coaching skills by participating us all of the tremendous spirit and uses football to get vulnerable young in the adidas Exchange Programme dedication of the organisations involved. people off the streets and into jobs. DeAndre knows exactly what is possible implemented by streetfootballworld. Above all, 2012 showed us that we are through the power of football – as a heading in the right direction with our participant with the organisation, he collaborative approach. Our team consists overcame difficult surroundings to of strong network members and partners, all represent his organisation at Festival 2006 driven by a purpose beyond their individual and the 2010 Football for Hope Festival, goals. We believe that 2013 will see us both implemented by streetfootballworld. come another step closer to our common goal: changing the world through football. “It isn’t accepted for girls to play football The streetfootballworld Network Board in Marsabit. With HODI, we encourage girls to play football so that they have a voice in their communities.” Nadi Sora Jrgen Griesbeck Christophe Mailliet 19, young leader at Horn of Africa CEO streetfootballworld Head of Network Operations “I have opened my eyes to see things Development Initiative (Kenya) differently, to see what football can do – After resisting an early forced marriage, and that is to bring people together.” Nadi Sora finished school and joined Dr. Vladimir Borkovi Veronica Escobar Teresa Yuol Horn of Africa Development Initiative Network Director FUDELA 19, participant at Football United (Australia) as a volunteer – empowering girls and Sudanese-born Teresa Yuol moved to strengthening their position in society. Australia as a refugee in 2003, taking part In October 2012, Nadi took part in the first ever streetfootballworld East Africa Ana Arizabaleta Steve Fleming in the programmes of streetfootballworld Colombianitos Kick4Life network member Football United for four Forum, where she exchanged with other years. With the help of the organisation, young leaders on how football can Teresa received a scholarship to the University be used to deliver vital messages. of New South Wales where she is currently Jill Robbins Dr. Abhijeet Barse Soccer in the Streets Slum Soccer studying anthropology and sociology. 04 WHAT WE DO All over the world, organisations use football to tackle issues such as HIV/AIDS Our goal is to change the prevention, education, youth employability, world through football. social integration and peace building – with demonstrable impact. As the leading network in the field of Social Change through Football, streetfootballworld brings together 84 of these organisations from 61 different countries. By uniting network members and partners from the worlds of sport, business, politics and philanthropy, streetfootballworld brings global support to sustainable local initiatives. In 2012 alone, we reached almost 700,000 young people on a regular basis. Our goal is to change the world through football. 05 HOW WE DO IT EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE GOALS IN LIFE YOUNG PEOPLE skills • COMMUNITY knowledge • opportunities • ORGANISATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE • resources PARTNERS • awareness • expertise ThiS IS HOW WE WORK We believe that it takes a We believe in the power of use football to engage young people football to change lives. and tackle community issues such as team to win a game. social integration, health education, That’s why we promote football as tool and peaceful conflict resolution. for social development and involve partners that are passionate about We believe that it takes a team to the game. Football is our common win a game. By working together language – all over the world. towards a common goal, we achieve things that cannot be achieved alone. We believe that the power to change communities lies in the That’s why streetfootballworld communities themselves. connects a strong team of grassroots organisations, governments, corporates, That’s why we coordinate a global foundations and football federations. network of local organisations that 06 PAGETHE NETWORK HEADER The streetfootballworld network is PROviDinG AccESS TO FUNDS In 2012, 98% of central to everything we do. This is how In 2012, we channelled over $2 million organisations benefit from membership: directly to network members. streetfootballworld ShARinG knOWLEDGE “Thanks to the Football for Hope network members took programme support, we were able In 2012, 98% of streetfootballworld to advance and promote educational part in at least one of network members took part in at least opportunities for young people in one of 16 streetfootballworld-initiated 16 streetfootballworld some of the most excluded and programmes to learn from the leading impoverished urban communities in initiated programmes. experts in the field: each other. central Costa Rica.” “The value of streetfootballworld is Roy Arias to connect organisations throughout Director, SEPROJOVEN (Costa Rica) the world using football for social development. This allows us to learn FORGinG COnnEctiONS about each other and share best In 2012, we connected network members practice.” with major global partners including FIFA, Darius Shirzadi adidas, Gillette, Hyundai, the European Executive Director, Project GOAL (USA) Commission and the German government. RAISinG AWARENESS “Thanks to streetfootballworld, we have been able to connect with Hyundai In 2012, we advocated for Social Change to launch a pan-European youth through Football on the global stage, employability programme, resulting in ensuring high-level support for the work more opportunities for disadvantaged of streetfootballworld network members. young people.” “Without streetfootballworld we Matt Stevenson-Dodd would probably still be a small Chief Executive Officer, Street League unknown association on an isolated (United Kingdom) Atlantic island which appears only on a few world maps. Thanks to CREAtinG LEGAciES streetfootballworld we are well In 2012, we continued to ensure that the established locally and have strong 2010 World Cup in South Africa has a international partners.” lasting legacy through the development Florian Wegenstein of the FIFA Football for Hope Centres. Founder and Director, Delta Cultura We also implemented RESPECT your Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) Health as part of UEFA’s official social responsibility programme for EURO 2012. “The Football for Hope Centre has strengthened our impact on all levels – not only by changing the lives of our participants and the wider community through our programmes, but also by helping Kick4Life to become financially more sustainable.” Refiloe Maphallela Lesotho Football for Hope Centre Manager, Kick4Life (Lesotho) 07 17% EUROPE 10% NORTH AMERICA 4% MIDDLE EAST 7% ASIA 40% AFRICA 20% LATIN AMERICA 2% OCEANIA ORGANISATIONS IN THE NETWORK total number of organisations INVOLVING BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS 84 organisations in 98% 61 countries NUMBER OF ORGANISATIONS ACTIVE IN EACH FIELD EMPLOYABILITY HEALTH ENVIRONMENT PEACE BUILDING 43 57 27 40 GENDER SOCIAL INTEGRATION YOUTH LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 56 63 65 69 08 NETWORK DEVELOPMENT There is a growing number of strong organisations