The first Homeless World Cup
In July 2003, the Homeless World Cup kicked off in Austria. The idea came from Mel Young and Harald Schmied and continues to help change perceptions about homelessness.
On 6 July 2003, the first matches of the Homeless World Cup kicked off in Graz, Austria. The idea came from Mel Young and Harald Schmied. Mel talks to Kurt Brookes about the first tournament and how it continues to help change perceptions about homelessness.
A Made in Manchester Production for 大象传媒 World Service.
(Photo: Scotland play Poland in the Homeless World Cup played in Graz, Austria. Credit: Homeless World Cup Foundation)
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