Street Soccer Barcelona, a socio-sports project for homeless people
Street Soccer Barcelona, a socio-sports project for homeless people
Street Soccer Barcelona Associació
A socio-sports project aimed at homeless people and those in social exclusion
The Street Soccer Barcelona program offers football training, a small meal before or after training sessions, and a hygiene and shower space. Morning training sessions are adapted and non-competitive, integrating sports and a space of trust through speaking and listening, where attendees can safely share the difficulties they face daily.
The project also offers the possibility to play in the Consell Escolar League (CEEB), a mixed team of volunteers that competes with other local groups. Additionally, annual immersive stays are organized in groups of 2 to 30 people over four days, aiming to establish deeper bonds and promote integration.
Localization
Barcelona, Catalonia
Partners / Funders
Barcelona City Council, Accem, Progress, Caspar Foundation, Barcelona Provincial Council, La Caixa Foundation’s Social Work, CEEB, Catalan Football Foundation, INEFC, CeleBreak, TNDM, Ergasia, Ametller Origen, Consum, Turris.
Genesis
Street Soccer Barcelona was created in 2018 and is inspired by the Belgian model.
Level of implementation
According to 2022 data, the organization records 2,658 attendances, with 174 athletes participating in the project, coming from 39 different nationalities. Additionally, through charity tournaments, the organization has raised over 23,000 euros.
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