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FOOTBALL FOR THE GOALS

We are delighted to announce Saints in the Community are now a proud member of the United Nations ‘Football for the Goals’ initiative, committing to enhancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

The United Nations initiative, only launched last year, engages with football stakeholders to leverage the outreach power of football and the sport’s global footprint in advancing sustainability, equality, human rights and climate action by promoting actions and practices which support achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

When it comes to building a more sustainable future, we are all on the same team. The Global Goals chart a plan of action to end poverty, ensure equal opportunities for all & tackle climate change. As an official member, Saints in the Community commit to championing these goals and our new 3-year strategy directly aligns to enhancing a number of these:

• No Poverty;
• Zero Hunger;
• Good Health & Wellbeing;
• Quality Education;
• Gender Equality;
• Reduced Inequalities;
• Sustainable Cities & Communities; and
• Partnerships for the Goals

We recognise the responsibility of the football community to take action to help create a sustainable future, while ensuring inclusiveness, equality and equity for people everywhere.

Football for the Goals invites stakeholders in the global football community, including confederations, federations, member associations, leagues, clubs, players, players’ associations, sports media and organised fan groups to become agents of change by committing to the principles of sustainable development, developing sustainable practices and acting as champions of the Sustainable Development Goals.

For further information on how to become a member click here.