In the bustling streets of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mali, and Niger, millions of children navigate life without the most basic recognition—a birth certificate. They are the invisible ones, denied the fundamental right to identity. Without this essential document, their access to healthcare, education, and protection remains a distant dream.

But there's hope shimmering on the horizon, woven through the tales of resilience and triumph. Meet our heroes – the former street-connected children, once lost in the shadows, now standing tall as champions. Through the power of sports, they've rewritten their destinies, transforming from overlooked to celebrated.

From the streets to the world stage, our football team, composed of these incredible youths, has left footprints of glory across the globe. Their journey speaks volumes:

STREET CHILD WORLD CUP BRAZIL 2014 (U16 BRONZE MEDALIST)

STREET CHILD FOOTBALL WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 (U16 RUNNERS UP SILVER MEDALIST)

NORWAY CUP 2015 (U16 3RD PLACE)

CHICAGO KICS CUP 2015 (U16 2ND PLACE)

GOTHIA CUP CHINA 2016 (U16 2ND PLACE)

XI NATIONS TOURNAMENT RUSSIA 2017 (1ST PLACE)

STREET CHILD CRICKET WORLD CUP ENGLAND 2019

STREET CHILD FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR DOHA 2022 (RUNNERS UP SILVER MEDALIST)

NORWAY CUP 2023 (RUNNER UP SILVER MEDALIST)

Their journey, however, doesn't end with accolades. This year, they embark on a new challenge, setting their sights on the Norway Cup 2024 – the largest football tournament globally. But their goal extends beyond the field; it's a mission to bring change, to open doors long shut for millions of children back home.

In Pakistan alone, 26 million children are out of school, deprived of the transformative power of education. Many of them, their births unregistered, face barriers to enrolment. But we are determined not to allow red tape to overshadow their dreams.

For just £20, you can rewrite a child's story by providing them with the essential document of birth registration, unlocking a world of opportunities previously beyond reach. And for an additional £27, you can enrol them in school, setting them on the path to knowledge and empowerment.

Every pound donated is a ripple of change, a beacon of hope illuminating the way for countless children yearning for a brighter tomorrow. Join us in our quest to unlock futures, to ensure that every child's right to identity and education is not just a dream but a reality.

Together, let's create a world where every child counts, where every child thrives, and where every child's future knows no bounds. Join us in unlocking futures today.

Birth Registration: £20

Enrolling a Child in School: £27

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