Filed in archive Social Enterprise by mstandaert on September 1, 2006

(From StreetSoccer.org)

The Homeless World Cup is right around the corner, kicking off in Capetown, South Africa on September 23rd. The event features teams from 48 countries, aiming to "kick off global poverty."

david duke, 26, was a star of the 2004 Homeless World Cup in Sweden and returns in 2006 as Scotland's coach.

Duke became homeless when he developed a drinking problem following the death of his father. "Playing for Scotland, my country, was the rope I needed to pull myself out of a dark hole," he said. "It gave me all the tools I need for a confident life, and it is great that I can now help other young people to do the same."

Duke now has his own home, is a qualified football coach and a scout for Scottish Premier League side Falkirk. He has studied for a HNC in community development and runs a boys' football team in Glasgow. He is also a weekly columnist for The Big Issue, Scotland.

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Response from: color brochure printing (05/21/07 11:58am)

Unfortunately the event wasn't properly covered by media.

Response from: Sports Tickets (10/01/07 11:20am)

To be honest, this is the first time I have heard of this kind of football. I mean this is a great idea and this means a lot to the homeless people as well. It gives power to them and it is the kind of event that is supposed to meet all the criteria for a happy day in a homeless man’s life.

Response from: Concert (01/21/08 8:11am)

This kind of football has been around for quite a while

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