Street Soccer Foundation Announces 'Football for Good Day'

The Street Soccer Foundation has announced that Football for Good Day will take place on Friday 22nd November at the iconic London Stadium for the second year running. The ground breaking global initiative has been designed to celebrate the power of football (soccer) as a tool for social change and community empowerment. 

The collaborative effort marks a new chapter in the Foundation’s mission to use football to create a positive impact in communities around the world, focusing on fostering leadership, resilience, and inclusion, especially for marginalised youth. Football for Good Day will shine a spotlight on the role of sport in driving social good, amplifying the voices of disadvantaged youths, with a view to helping eradicate youth homelessness in the UK.

The event in London will feature a national 5-a-side football tournament bringing together hundreds of disadvantaged youth who will play in representation of football club community organisations from across the professional footballing pyramid.

Each young person taking part will have successfully completed the renowned Street Soccer Academy programme – a nationally acclaimed personal development course helping vulnerable and homeless young people become more resilient and confident, and into work, education or further training.

Throughout the day, football-related content will be shared across social media platforms to amplify the reach and impact of how football plays a crucial role in making a positive social contribution to communities and people’s lives.

VaynerMedia EMEA, a global award-winning advertising agency, has partnered with the Street Soccer Foundation to provide strategic guidance, media support, and creative expertise. Through this partnership, the two organisations aim to leverage digital platforms to engage a broader, global audience, ensuring that the mission of Football for Good Day reaches far and wide.

"Football has always had the unique ability to bring people together, regardless of background, and we are proud to be launching the second year of the Football for Good Day as a celebration of how the beautiful game can be a force for positive change," said Keith Mabbutt, CEO of the Street Soccer Foundation. "With the support of VaynerMedia, we are reaching new social-first audiences and creating a platform that will inspire others to use football as a force for good."

Daisy Domenghini, managing director at VaynerMedia EMEA, added, “Football for Good Day represents more than just a celebration of sport - it’s about harnessing the energy, creativity, and passion that football inspires and using it to spark real-world change. We are thrilled to support the Street Soccer Foundation in bringing this vision to life and look forward to working together to amplify the impact of this incredible movement.”

Event Highlights:

• Football for Good Day Kick-Off: A celebration of youth football matches from various communities, showcasing young players from around the world who have been impacted by the Street Soccer Foundation's initiatives.
• Interactive Social Media Campaign: A call-to-action for fans and supporters to share their own stories of how football has impacted their lives, using the hashtag #FootballForGood and #FFG24
• Community Engagement: Local activations in select cities with free football clinics, workshops, and community festivals for youth players and families.
• Educational Content: Webinars, panel discussions, and resources on the intersection of football, youth development, and social impact.