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Celebrating Global Youth Leadership: A Major Milestone in the Young Leader Programme
What began as a virtual gathering of young changemakers from across the globe has transformed into a powerful journey of growth, resilience, and unity.
SCU joins Football for the Goals to celebrate World Football Day.
To mark this year’s World Football Day, SCU joined Football for the Goals at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Child Rights through Football in Mexico City – Powered by UEFA Foundation for Children
Last month we launched the first phase of our UEFA Foundation-funded Child Rights through Football programme with our brilliant local partners, Fútbol Más in Mexico.
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We’re Heading to Bulawayo! The Street Child Cricket World Cup 2027 is coming to Zimbabwe.
With the support of Mayor David Coltart, SCU are delighted to announce the SCCWC 2027 will take place in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Building a Safety Net for Girls in Sport
According to the UN, by age 14, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys — prompting the question: how much higher is this rate for vulnerable girls?

SCU Joins Global Peacebuilding Initiative Through Sport
SCU is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Peacebuilding Academy – a six-month, virtual training programme led by Generations for Peace.

“It’s More Than a Game”
When Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, he became the first Pope from the Americas – and the first from the football-loving Southern Hemisphere.
Level the Field, Change the Game
SCU’s head of programmes and delegations, Julia Pimenta speaks at Everything in Sport – Women’s Edition in Oslo.
SCU Welcomes new Board Members to Strengthen our Mission.
SCU Welcomes new Board Members to Strengthen our Mission.
Every Day is International Women’s Day at Street Child United
We at SCU, believe that the journey towards gender equality doesn’t begin or end on a specific day—it is a constant commitment to creating equal opportunities for women and girls.
Empowering Rohingya Youth Through Sport
Learn the incredible story of how former SCU Young Leader Jasmin Akter is empowering Rohingya Youth through sport.
From the Streets of Lalitpur to the World Stage: Saurav Acharya’s Inspiring Journey
SCU is proud to announce that former participant and Young Leader, Saurav Acharya from Nepal, will co-host a series of assemblies reaching thousands of students worldwide through our partner, the International Schools Partnership (ISP).