Nike Pacific
Nike Pacific was a proud partner of the 2008 Melbourne Homeless World Cup and following the tournament have continued their support of the Big Issue's Community Street Soccer Program across Australia.
Nike recognises the powerful role sport has in changing people’s lives, and we are committed to community investment using sport as a tool for social innovation and inclusion.
Street Soccer and Nike
As the legacy of the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup lives on and the Community Street Soccer Program expands to 30 sites across Australia Nike and The Big Issue continue to work together to change lives through the power of sport.
Nike's annual support will provide valuable football equipment and clothing to Street Soccer Teams around the country, as well as helping with the operational costs of running the program.
Homeless World Cup and Nike
Nike is a global founding partner of the Homeless World Cup, and believes in the annual tournament's ability to help homeless people rebuild their lives.
Nike's support for the annual event includes football clothing and equipment for national teams, and the design and sale of the official tournament t-shirt, with all proceeds going to the Homeless World Cup.
Ambassadors
Football is truly the world game, speaking to people of all backgrounds, nationalities and ages.
The Big Issue’s Street Soccer Program harnesses the global language and positive power of football to help change the lives of the disadvantaged and marginalised in Australia.
The program reaches out to people in need, providing them with the support, routine and friendship to get their lives back on track.
Nike is a proud supporter of Street Soccer, and urges all Australians to get behind the program so it can continue to help more people in need in our community.
Paul Faulkner, Managing Director – Nike Pacific.
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