Street Child World Cup

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition and opportunities through soccer, participating in the Street Child World Cup in Mexico and winning the tournament. The Street Child United Brazil project provides an alternative to crime and violence in the favelas, fostering hope and belonging for over 100 youths.

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition by winning the Street Child World Cup in Mexico. The soccer initiative, active since 2014, provides at-risk youth an alternative to crime and violence in their community.