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Cambodian Team announced for the 2013 Homeless World Cup
2/5/13


HFCA are delighted to announce the Cambodia squad for the 2013 Poland Homeless World Cup. According to Coach Jimmy Campbell "Over the last four months 22 players have been trialling over a 4 month period. Most players who have attended the trials have shown a great attitude and willingness to learn"

Congratulations to Chhun Malivy Lek, Bun Lao Chhunn, Neasa Huon, Chun Ly Prum, Makra Chey and Daneth Nut for being selected to represent their country. Jimmy had the difficult task of selecting the squad and whilst its fantastic for the players who do get selected, its always sad for those who miss out. Such is the nature of sport.

With just 14 weeks to go before the 2013 Poland Homeless World Cup kicks off we are now in a race against time. Passports have to be organised, Polish Visa's secured and essentail funding raised. 


Team Cambodia needs your support. If you would to make a small donation to help the team make it to Poland click HERE or if your company or organisation are interested in been a team sponsor click HERE

Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup 2013 (Phnom Penh)
2/5/13

Thank you to all who helped in making this year's Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup a success.
The tournament took place on Saturday the 6th of April at Beeline Arena.

The eventual winners in a fun and action packed day were Mad Monkey who took out the main prize, the Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup 2013. 

Other winners were Laughing Lizards who won the H2O Media Fair Play Award. Mr.Sita of KPMG who won the EMAXX MVP Award. HFCA Coach Jimmy Campbell did a fantastic job running the event and afterwards said "thank you to those, who's financial support is invaluable in supporting HFCA to continue its football program for disadvantaged youth of Cambodia and hopefully we will be able to send a team to this year's Homeless World Cup in Poland"




Thanks very much to our main event sponsorCredit Bureau Cambodia. Also thanks to Beeline Arena, H20 Media and EMAXX for their support. 

Team Cambodia announce new HWC sponsorship agreement with GFSS
2/05/13

HFCA are delighted to annnounce for the second year running Canadian Foundation GFSS (Germain Favel Specialized Services) will be supporting Team Cambodia on our journey to Poland. Based in Vancouver, Canada GFSS believe in the work of HFCA and GFSS founder Adam Favel travels to the Homeless World Cup each year and is a passionate supporter of the team.

Adam is committed to social justice in his homeland as well as overseas and commenting on the new sponsorship deal said"Myself and my father Germain Favel are totally excited to be again working alongside HFCA and Team Cambodia for the upcoming Homeless World Cup. We both believe in the power that Sport has to change lives and the work that Paraic Grogan and HFCA do to change lives in Cambodia is admirable and deserves the utmost support. We are happy that GFSS Incorporated can do a small part to help in the greater process of helping these boys have the experience of a lifetime and play a sport that they love."

GFSS are taking up the second Bronze sponsorship package which means only the Silver and Gold are left. If you or your organisation are interested in been part of this life changing experience click HERE

HFCA Youtube Channel
2/05/13


In October of last year, the first ever game of international football between Cambodia and Ireland took place in Mexico City. Whilst Ireland were the overwhelming favourites, Cambodia fancied their chances. Click on the image  to see the game.





At the Homeless World Cup in Paris, Cambodia took on our Asian neighbours Japan in an exciting game full of goals. Click on the image to see the game.

Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup 2013 (Phnom Penh)
4/04/13


The 2013 Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup takes place this Saturday the 6th of April at the magnificence  Beeline Arena. This is the fourth year the event is taking place and the second year its takes place at the Beeline Arena. The Credit Bureau Cambodia Charity Cup sold out in record time with the following teams battling to be the champions. 1-AlexAllStars, 2-AsiaLife 3-EMAXX 4-EZECOM 5-KPMG 6-Laughing Lizard Wine, 7-Mad Monkey 8-Metro 9-Paddy Rice 10-WING

 

Thanks very much to our main event sponsor Credit Bureau Cambodia. Also thanks to Beeline Arena (click HERE to check it out), H20 Media and EMAXX for their support. Its free entry so if you want to come down check out the facebook event page by clicking HERE.

Funkin' The Bay III (Melbourne)
4/04/13



For the 3rd year running we set sail on the Victoria Star boat for the funkiest party of the year! As always a great night full of awesome costumes, excellent music and fantastic people, coming together to successfully raise $7,000 for HFCA and ACE. If you were there we thank you... if you weren't you should be next time! Here are the pics

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 Flight Centre sponsor Team Cambodia's journey to 2013 Poland Homeless World Cup
4/04/13

The 2013 Homeless World Cup will take place in Poznan, Poland in August and HFCA are delighted to annouce that Team Cambodia were successful in their application to take part and will be one of 48 countries competing in the Men's competition.

HFCA are delighted o announce that leading Australian travel agent Flight Centre have taken on the Bronze Sponsorship package for Team Cambodia. This is the second year that Flight Centre have joined Team Cambodia in our journey to the Homeless World Cup and we are delighted to be working with them so we can provide our players with the experience of a lifetime.




If you or your organisation want to be a part of this life changing experience for eight young Cambodian men then have a read of our funding proposal by clicking HERE

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Team Cambodia aiming for 6th Homeless World Cup in a row
13/02/13

The 2013 Homeless World Cup will take place in Poznan, Poland in August and HFCA are delighted to annouce that Team Cambodia were successful in their application to take part and will be one of 48 countries competing in the Men's competition.

Team Cambodia at the HWC2011 in Paris
 

Click HERE to learn about our long standing relationship with the Homeless World Cup and how you can be part of that journey by reading our funding proposal

“I never dreamt that I would be representing my country to compete. Riverkids and HFCA have given me the opportunity to excel in football and I am truly grateful. Today, I coach other kids in the slums and let them know that their dreams are within their reach!” said Sam Yi, (represented Cambodia at the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, now HFCA coach).

 

“The Homeless World Cup is a great event for vulnerable teenagers because it helps with their recovery. It gives them hope - something to aim for. It also provides a link to education, which is vital to stopping the circle of poverty,”said Mr Sophon, the Country Director of Riverkids, “It helps them to strive for a better future - for themselves, their families and their friends.”

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Funkin' The Bay III (Melbourne)
13/02/13

 

THIS FRIDAY!
We know you’ve got soul, so get up offa that thing and dance to the music people… Our boat is bootylicious! Those who’ve “Funked the Bay” already know and those who haven’t better get ready, ‘cos the funkiest boat in town is about to set sail. Who would’ve thought a charity event could be this much fun! Come along to the best boat party in Melbourne and help disadvantaged kids in Cambodia at the same time!

To learn all about what will be the funkiest party in 2013, check out the website here or the Facebook event page here.

We have Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), DJ Jumps (The Cat Empire), Vince Peach (PBSFM), Chris Gill (RRR, Northside Recs), Soul City vs Tom Showtime, DappaJam DJs spinning the tunes for you so don your finest 70s threads, strut your funky stuff and get on down! Boat boards at 7.30 returns at midnight, after party at LaDiDa featuring DJ Manchild (PBSFM), Bob Dobalina (aka Cuzn Matt), DappaJam DJs, Soul City and special guest Luke McD!

Tickets $45. Purchase tickets through Greentix by clicking HERE

HFCA Annual Charity Cup (Phnom Penh)
13/02/13

The fourth Annual Charity Cup is taking place on Saturday the 6th of April and this event which has running since 2010 gets bigger and better every year thanks to great work from HFCA staff Jimmy Campbell and Vibol Chao. This is the second year that the event takes place in the magnificent Beeline Arena and ten teams will once again compete to not only lift that trophy but more importantly raise much needed funds for HFCA's work with disadvantaged youth.
 
This is a great opportunity to compete in the Beeline Arena which is Phnom Penh premier indoor sports arena. Click HERE to check it out.
 
If you would like to enter a team please contact competition manager Jimmy Campbell at jimmy@hfcaustralia.org
 

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Real Madrid and HFCA working together for a brighter footballing future for Cambodia
18/12/12

HFCA launch You Tube Channel
18/12/12

HFCA are delighted to annouce that we have joined Youtube and now you can access all our short movies which highlight our work over years. From our Inter Milan campus in 2008 and short movies from the Melbourne (2008), Milan (2009) and Rio (2010) Homeless World Cups to actual highlights packages from every single game from Paris and Mexico City, our Fair Play fundraiser and other events, and an insight into the program itself.and so much more.

To check out our Youtube channel click here

HFCA Starts a New Partnership with the Global Development Group.... And Makes it Easier for People from the US to Make Donations!
18/12/12

Hello! My name is Shanti and I am the new HFCA US representative.  I am really excited to join the HFCA team and help support young Cambodians through soccer.

I’m also excited to announce that HFCA has developed a new partnership with the international non-profit organization, Global Development Group.  With projects in 35 countries worldwide, GDG is an excellent organization working to relieve poverty through quality aid and development projects. As part of the partnership, HFCA will now be able to provide donors from the US with a tax-deductible donation experience with support from the 501(c)(3) status GDG office in the USA.  All of our supporters in the US will soon be able to donate safely and securely.

With this new partnership and the continued success of HFCA, I hope that people in the US will get behind this project and support our programs.  I had the pleasure of getting to meet this year’s Cambodia Homeless World Cup team in Mexico City and see firsthand that the opportunities made possible by HFCA are positively changing lives.

Funkin' The Bay III (Melbourne)
18/12/12

HFCA partner International School Phnom Penh make a splash to raise $2700
18/12/12

Ex Homeless World Cup players giving back to HFCA
20/11/12
 
On my recent visit to Cambodia before going to the the Homeless World Cup in Mexico I had the pleasure of catching up with 7 of our coaching staff (pictured  with Jimmy Campbell and Vibol Chao) and it was great to see the personal growth and development of these young men. Sam Yi and Rithy Chan took part in the 2009 Homeless World Cup in Milan and and have been coaches at HFCA ever since. Sam Yi used to be quiet as a mouse but now after two years as a professional player with a Cambodia Premier League club he has blossomed into a respectful and strong young man who barks orders at training sessions and commands respect from the HFCA youth. Rithy Chan was the smallest player in Milan but his passion for the game is evident for all to see and he is a very poplar member of staff. His moustache is a sight to be behold

Our three newest staff Hem Sreng, Chandoeurn Nhel and Rin Roeun all played in the 2011 Homeless World Cup in Paris and whilst they are still shy we believe they have the potential to be leaders in their community and be good role models for the other boys and girls in our program. At present we have seven ex Homeless World Cup staff in our program and our aim to take that number up to sixteen by the end of  2013.

In the past we have hired external coaches but our policy now is to invest in youth and promote from within. We pay each coach 10,000 Riel ($2.50) per session. In a country where the average wage is $1 a day its good pay for two hour work. Once we get our coaching staff up to 16 ex Homeless World Cup staff it will cost us $40 a coaching session. Considering we hold 48 sessions a year the total cost for 16 coaches for the year is $1920.

Paraic Grogan (Chairperson HFCA)

Fair Play 10 (Melbourne)
20/11/12 

The biggest Fair Play event yet, proved to be a fitting way for us to celebrate our 10th anniversary!!32 teams battled it out for the Jinta Trophy across 6 pitches on the famous oval, with Vic Police taking out the final from Morning Star .


A huge thank you goes to our main supporters Melbourne Victory FC, City of Yarra, Collingwood Rotary, Bendigo Bank North Fitzroy/Clifton Hill, Yarra Hyundai/City Nissan/Yarra Suzuki, FutsalLife Thanks to all the DJs and bands who provide a fantastic soundtrack to the day: Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), Ennio Styles (RRR), Chris Gill (RRR), Paz, Edd Fisher (PBSFM), Cuzn Matt, Jesse Hooper (Killing Heidi) and friends, The Upstanding Members, Melatonin and Wilderbeast. The day raised over $4k which goes towards the HFCA soccer program in Cambodia, and the Collingwood Allstars Soccer Program. Head here for a full report and pics.

The smallest player with the biggest heart
20/11/12 


With the warm after glow of the Mexican Homeless World Cup slowing fading and preparations for 2013 Homeless World Cup in Poland already happening I would like to share one last Mexican related story with you. Cambodia V Norway. The ball in there to be won and up steps Chan Sophondara to take on two Norwegian giants both of whom are at least 6 foot. All three go for the ball at the same time and Chan Sophondara comes out the worst and flies through the air. Bounces up straight away, no complaints or rolling around the ground. He wants to win the ball back.

Of the 500 plus players in the tournament Ton was the smallest player but with the biggest heart. His personal story is one of battling against the odds on and off the pitch but with a heart like a lion he never gives up

To read all about him in the Homeless World Cup website story click HERE

Funkin' The Bay III (Melbourne)
20/11/12

Three, its the magic number. Funkin the Bay is back for its third annual funk soul adventure and we're bringing some heat to the high seas! We know you've got soul, so get up offa that thing and dance to the music people… Our boat is bootylicious! Those who've “Funked the Bay” already know and those who haven’t better get ready, ‘cos the funkiest boat in town is about to set sail. Who would’ve thought a charity event could be so much fun!

Once again joining forces with Australians for Cambodian Education (ACE) we will be setting sail on Friday February 17th 7.30pm and returning at midnight.

Fellow sailors Vince Peach, Chris Gill,DappaJam DJs and Soul City vs Tom Showtime will be joined by Lance Ferguson from The Bamboos and DJ Jumps from the Cat Empire to lay down only the phattest of tunes for your grooving pleasure! Expect lots of awesome people, a raffle, extravagant 70s costumes and as always.... heaps of fun!
Tickets $45. Get your early bird special for $35 by clicking HERE

Check out the Facebook event page here

Australian Football legend John Aloisi and Old Ivanhoe Grammar Boys Club raise awareness of HFCA 's work (Melbourne)
20/11/12
 On a special night organised by HFCA supporters Old Ivanhoe Grammar Boys Club, Australian Soccer Legend John Aloisi took part in a special Q&A at Ivanhoe Grammar school in mid September. John Aloisi was joined by Simon Colosimo and The Age journalist Michael Lynch as Sen radio host Adrian Del Monte kept the night flowing superbly with some great questions.

All the profits from the auction and raffle were donated to HFCA. The large crowd got to watch a short movie about HFCA and we were delighted to be involved in such a high calibre event. Massive thank you to Adrian Del Monte, James Minas and Claude Jabbour for inviting HFCA to be part of this special night.

King Norodom Sihanouk died on October 15 (1922-2012)
25/10/12

Please Take a moment to remember Cambodia's former King, Norodom Sihanouk who has reigned since 1941. His death has fallen on the Annual Festival for the Dead. May he rest in peace. King Norodom Sihanouk died on October 15, 2012 at the age of 89 in Beijing, China of natural causes.

 

Norodom Sihanouk was the undisputed father of his country to most Cambodians. The Cambodian royal chronicles, dating from the middle of the fourteenth century, continued a tale of strife in which periods of triumph and conquest alternated with eras of defeat and vassalage. Although the connection between the Khmer kings of the chronicles and the ancient Khmer dynasties celebrated in legend has never been established, the people regarded Prince Norodom Sihanouk as the direct descendant of an ancient lineage in whose accomplishments they took great pride.

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Real Madrid coming to Cambodia
25/10/12

 

HFCA are delighted to announce that one of our of our five partners, Centre for Children's Happiness will receive an exclusive coaching sessions from official Real Madrid coaches who are in Phnom Penh for a two day coaching clinics. This program is funded by Real Madrid sponsor YKK Holdings Asia who funded and organised the clinic. HFCA role was to act as a consultant to the organisers in terms of how to bring a footballing giant like Real Madrid to Cambodia. 

 

70 of CCH's boys and girls will get an exclusive coaching sessions from Real Madrid coaches as well as the full Real Madrid kit. The session will happen on 3rd of November and we are confident that the young boys and girls will have a great time. Thank very much to YKK Holdings Asia for funding this trip.

 

Long term supporters will know this is not the first time HFCA has been associated with one of the biggest football clubs on the planet. In 2008 Inter Milan FC came to Cambodia and offered 4 days of coaching to boys and girls from the HFCA program. If you interested in reliving the memories or learning more click HERE 

 

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Team Cambodia do everyone proud in Mexico City
25/10/12 


Team Cambodia took part in the Homeless World Cup for the fifth year in a row and we now feel like part of the Homeless World Cup family as we met up with many familiar faces from the competing countries. Our Mexican hosts did a fantastic job and the accommodation and local guides were superb. The Cambodian team gave their all and Coach Jimmy did a great job ensuring they were so fit and fighting for every ball. With the smallest and youngest team in the event as well as only having five players instead of eight like the other countries taking part to finish 32nd overall is a great achievement. Vibol did a great job ensuring the players were so well behaved and great ambassadors for Cambodia. Thanks to all our sponsors and supporter for helping us get there.

You can see all our pics here (thanks to Fiona Crawford)


You can check out all the highlights right here on the HFCA website and see the World Rankings as they now stand here. Thanks to a great effort, Cambodia now sits above USA, France, Spain, Canada, Germany, Greece, Sweden among others....

Well done to the lads, to Vibol, Jimmy and Paraic, to the hosts in Mexico and to everyone at the Homeless World Cup organisation.

 

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Fair Play 10 (Melbourne) 
25/10/12

Fair Play 10 is this Saturday... October 27th at Victoria Park, Abbotsford.
This will be the biggest Fair Play event yet, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary!!
32 teams will battle it out for the Jinta Trophy across 6 pitches on the famous oval.
Of course there will be a bar (with environmentally friendly beer from The Good Brew Comapany) and food (from Vegilicious, alongside a Sausage Sizzle).
Fantastic music all day from DJs Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos, DJ set), Ennio Styles (RRR), Chris Gill (RRR), Vince Peach (PBSFM), Paz (Revolver resident and lots more..), Edd Fisher (PBSFM), Cuzn Matt (More Bass), whilst on the live music stage (with a solar power rig) there will be performances from Jesse Hooper (Killing Heidi) and friends, The Upstanding Members, Melatonin and Wilderbeast. Get down... bring some mates, have a beer or two and cheer on the teams!!!

Bring the kids down for a skills session with Melbourne Victory, smash out some Foosball on our tables, and win some great prizes in our monster raffle.
Proceeds got to HFCA and the Collingwood Allstars Soccer Program.

The day runs from 11am til 7pm. Games kick off at midday, final around 5.30pm approx
Check out the groups here


Check out the Facebook page here
Head here for more information on Fair Play, Team Application Form, Rules and other info

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Team Cambodia depart for Mexico City
27/09/12

As you read this Team Cambodia are on their way to the 10th Homeless World Cup in Mexico City.  We departed from Cambodia last night and Its going to take us 30 hours to get from Phnom Penh to Mexico City via Paris but in real terms that's the easy bit. Our journey to Mexico City started in February when we started our fundraising campaign as qualification for the Homeless World Cup is done off the pitch, not on it.


Its taken a massive effort to get the team to Mexico City and unfortunately not all the players can make it as we fell short in our fundraising efforts and had to leave two of the squad behind. I delivered the bad news in person on Sunday and both players who missed out were understandably very  upset as were their team mates who are going and all the staff. We all feel for them but I told them that if they continue to come to training every week we will take them to the 2013 Homeless World Cup in Poland.


There are so many organisations and individuals that we have to thank that it would be impossible to list them all in this newsletter but particular thanks must go our main sponsors Flight Centre, Smart Mobile, GFSS Incorporated as well as our other sponsors Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar, Banzai Events, Collingwood Rotary, KPMG Cambodia, The Old Ivanarians, Rita Dipietro and everyone who donated through our website or via Team Coach Jimmy Campbell.

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Ivanhoe Grammar school (Melbourne) visit HFCA
27/09/12


Ivanhoe Grammar school have been a vital supporter of HFCA's work in Cambodia and we have played them in many matches over the years and their students are always well behaved and respectful towards our players. We are honoured that our relationship has grown from it first beginnings at the  Homeless World Cup in Melbourne in 2008 to now become an annual and sometimes bi annual event. Ivanhoe Grammar has been one of our biggest donors over the years and for that we will always be grateful.


In June of this year they came again to visit and Ivanhoe Grammar staff member Chris Norwood said the following
"Ivanhoe grammar School runs a service project to Cambodia each year in June and one of the highlights is to meet up with the Happy Football Cambodia players. This year we had 16 students, 8 boys and 8 girls and we participated in a series of 10 minute rotations. Straight off the plane from the day before and having stumbled out of bed at 6.00am, Ivanhoe were characteristically trounced but the games were played with good spirit and humour"

Cambodia draw Argentina and Ireland in difficult group at Homeless World Cup
27/09/12

Cambodia will play world football power Argentina as well as Ireland, Costa Rica, Norway and Slovenia in Group B. Its a tough draw and difficult to qualify from but we will do our best. For daily updates, pictures and footage of our gamesjoin our facebook group or like our Facebook page

Smart Mobile (Cambodia) are the official telecommunications parter for Team Cambodia
27/09/12

HFCA are delighted to announce Smart Mobile have joined Team Cambodia for the second year in a row as a bronze sponsor. Smart Mobile are one of the leaders in telecommunications in Cambodia and share our aims in striving to be the best. We are grateful for their ongoing support.

GFSS Incorporation (Canada) are the official construction partner for Team Cambodia
27/09/12

HFCA are delighted to announce GFSS  as our bronze sponsor as we head to our fifth Homeless World Cup.





Thanks to company directors Adam and Germain Favel for their ongoing interest in our project and for their passion for social justice. Adam Favel will be at the event and I look forward to introducing him to the players he helped get to Mexico City.

Fair Play 10 (Melbourne) music line up
27/09/12


It is now just 3 weeks away... Saturday October 27th at Victoria Park, Abbotsford.
We are very pleased to announce that on the DJ stage will be Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos, DJ set), Ennio Styles (RRR), Chris Gill (RRR), Vince Peach (PBSFM), Paz (Revolver resident and lots more..), Cuzn Matt (More Bass), whilst on the live music stage there will be performances from Jesse Hooper (Killing Heidi) and friends, The Upstanding Members, Melatonin, Wilderbeast and Falloe. Get down... bring some mates, have a beer or two and cheer on the teams!!!


There is only 1 team spots left and we need to fill it - please email competition manager Paraic Grogan at pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org
Check out the Facebook page here
Head here for more information on Fair Play, Team Application Form, Rules and other info

The Good Brew Company joins Fair Play 10
27/09/12

We are very pleased to announce a new beer partner for Fair Play 10 - The Good Brew Company.



The good brew company is dedicated to an environmental and socially sustainable future and offers Craft Brewed beer from Victoria’s best breweries. They will be supplying us with Buckleys Pale Ale and Kelly Bros cider for the day, in compostable or re-usable cups!

Check them out ot www.goodbrew.com.au or on Facebook here

Homeless World Cup 2012 Mexico City
15/08/12

Team Cambodia is training hard and the players are excited about going to Mexico City and representing their country at the 10th Homeless World Cup.

Meet Phiyou Sin...

Life story/Family background: I am living with my older-sister who works as a worker in Phnom Penh. I was born the province, but growing up in Phnom Penh. I am a student at grade 7 which supported by Happy School org.

Joined HFCA: I have been sent to HFCA training program since 2008 by Happy School org. I played football since 12 years old, but on the street or public area in City. Since attended HFCA training I have not played football on their location above anymore because HFCA arranged good football field, coaches... I am thank you to HFCA.

The 2012 HWC: I am so so happy that have been selected for going to Mexico to join the international football tournament which arranged by HFCA and the Homeless World Cup org. I would like to say thank very much to all people who working in helping homeless people.

Position: I play a role of Midfielder.

Favorite Team: Manchester United team that I like most.

Favorite Player: Christiano Ronaldo is the best players that I like

HFCA Partner Organisation: Happy School/ACE

To meet the rest of the team click HERE

Help the team get to Mexico City... every dollar counts. Click here to donate Tax Free through the Global Development Group (Australia only) or through EWay. It is 100% secure.

New Fair Play partnership with Melbourne Victory FC
15/08/12

We are very proud to announce that Melbourne Victory FC are now an official partner of the Fair Play event!

At Fair Play they will be running a skills session for juniors, and there will also be Melbourne Victory players there on the day so come down and meet them!

The club will be entering a team into the tournament.......made up of MVFC members and supporters who were winners of a competition to represent the club at our event. If you are a Melbourne Victory FC supporter and want to represent your club at Fair Play then join the Melbourne Victory FC facebook page so you are in with a chance to wear that famous blue and white jersey. Click HERE for Melbourne Victory FC facebook page.

Fair Play 10 (Melbourne)
15/08/12

Fair Play is back later this year on Saturday October 27th... lock the date in your diary!

Taking place at the newly upgraded Victoria Park in Abbotsford, Melbourne, the tournament will now feature 32 TEAMS as we have expanded the event from 20 team such is the demand to be part of this special community festival of football, music and performance arts

We already have 29 teams paid up and locked in so if you want to enter you better get in quick!!

Details of prizes and off pitch activities will be announced over the coming months.

Check out the Facebook page here

Head here for more information on Fair Play, Team Application Form, Rules and other info

Final date for registering your team is Friday the 21st of September so if you are keen to be part of Fair Play email competition manager Paraic Grogan at pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org

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Announcing a new partner for the 2012 Homeless World Cup team
15/08/12

HFCA are delighted to announce that Flight Centre are the official travel agent for Team Cambodia. Thanks to Alison Crabb and all the Flight Centre staff for all their support as they assist us in getting the team to Mexico City for the tenth annual Homeless World Cup.

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Welcome aboard to other new supporters of Fair Play!
15/08/12

We welcome on board to our Fair Play event, Yarra Hyundai, Yarra Suzuki and City Nissan who are a pitch sponsor and will be there on the day. They have a fantastic showroom on Johnston Street, just around the corner from the venue and we are very happy to have their support.

We are also very pleased to have the involvement of FutsalLife who are a pitch sponsor and are providing some of the goals and referees on the day.

Homeless World Cup team for Mexico City announced
27/07/12

HFCA Head of Coaching Jimmy Campbell selected his squad of seven players to represent Cambodia at the 2012 Homeless World Cup in  Mexico City. The lucky players are Sovannarith Keo (Cambodian Children's Fund), Sophea Pin (Cambodian Kids Foundation), Panong Kin (Cambodian Kids Foundation), Phi You Sin (Happy School), Sophondara Chan (Riverkids Foundation), Chhanna Oun (Cambodian Children's Fund), Chhun Malivy Lek (Riverkids Foundation)


Jimmy is working the lads hard every Saturday and Sunday in preparation for the 10th Homeless World Cup and Cambodia's fifth appearance. Watch out for player profiles.

Metro Rahu Charity Cup (Phnom Penh)
27/07/12

The annual Charity Cup took place in May and was a great success. We raised over $US3,000 for the HFCA project.
Moving to its new home at the amazing Beeline Stadium this was the third year the Charity Cup was held.
10 teams took part and all of them enjoyed the competitive spirit of the competition but also raising money for football players less fortunate than themselves.

Thanks to everyone who took part and all our sponsors and special thanks to Eric Delacollettee for allowing HFCA to use the amazing Beeline Venue and HFCA head of coaching Jimmy Campbell who is the driving force behind this competition.
Check out all the pics here

EMAXX Charity Cup
27/07/12

We had the second annual HFCA charity auction on the 20th of June. Thanks to one of our long standing supporters, The Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar for allowing us to use their venue. A great night was had by all and we raised over $US4,000 for the Cambodian teams journey to Mexico City. There are so many people who contributed to the success of the event and we are very grateful for your ongoing support.



In particular we would like to thank the management of Emaxx 4G and Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar. Thanks also to Jimmy who has done an amazing job raising funds for HFCA in Cambodia as well as raising the profile of the project. Also thanks to all the companies who donated such great items to be auctioned.

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In the media
27/07/12

“They seem like little kids on arrival, but day by day you see them growing into young men, which is pretty rewarding,” For the rest of Jimmy's interview in Asia Life click here

Read about the Metro Charity Cup organised by HFCA head of coaching Jimmy Campbell by clicking here

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Fair Play 10 (Melbourne)
27/07/12

Fair Play is back later this year on Saturday October 27th... lock the date in your diary!
Taking place at the newly upgraded Victoria Park in Abbotsford, Melbourne, the tournament will once again feature 20 teams, battling for the trophy.

We already have 14 teams paid up and locked in so if you want to enter you better get in quick!!

Details of prizes and off pitch activities will be announced over the coming months.

Check out the Facebook page here
Head here for more information on Fair Play, Team Application Form, Rules and other infoWe are accepting team entries. We always turn teams down in the last couple of weeks before the event...email pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org

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Everyone at Manchester United are proud of you!!
2/5/12

In our February newsletter we reported that HFCA player Sam Yi who took part in the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne had turned professional with a team in the Cambodian Premier League. Well, for us this is huge news but what makes it even better is that you guys out there have recognised just how great this is and let us know how happy you are about it!

The praise that we have received has included an email directly from Louis Garvey, Community Football Coach at Manchester United Football Club. Louis met the Cambodian team at the 2010 Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro and took them for a personal training session!

"No doubt this is down to his natural ability and hard work, but in no small way the time and effort put into all of your players is a credit to you all. Please pass on my congratulations to Sam Yi and all of the other players. Everyone at Manchester United are proud of you" said Louis

Andy Hook who is Director of Football at the Homeless World Cup also said "These are the stories I love to hear, of how the guys have benefitted from getting involved in football and it is testament to the great work you are doing with the guys so give you and your staff a big pat on the back from me"

Mexico City Homeless World Cup 2012
2/5/12

With five months and counting till the 10th Homeless World Cup HFCA's preparations for Mexico City are full steam ahead. We have started extra training on Sunday afternoons and will select the team at the end of May. Then the real hard work begins as we try to get passports and Mexican visas for the players and most importantly funds for the return flights.

"In a developing country such as Cambodia and in the especially dire area where CCF works, there are few opportunities to truly aspire and even fewer examples of those who have transcended their environment. The Homeless World Cup provides the youth here with hope and a tangible goal. Despite the desperation and struggles faced by these youths, there are living examples of those who have transcended their situation." Scott Neeson, Executive Director, Cambodian Children's Fund. Click here to read Cambodian Children's Fund full Impact Statement

If you or the organisation you work for want to be part of this amazing journey from the streets of Phnom Penh to Mexico City then email Team Cambodia project manager Paraic Grogan at pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org

Fair Play 10 (Melbourne)
2/5/12

Fair Play is back later this year on Saturday October 27th... lock the date in your diary!

Taking place at the newly upgraded Victoria Park in Abbotsford, Melbourne, the tournament will once again feature 20 teams, battling for the trophy.

Details of prizes and off pitch activities will be announced over the coming months.
Check out the Facebook page here
Head here for more information on Fair Play, Team Application Form, Rules and other info

We are accepting team entries. We always turn teams down in the last couple of weeks before the event so the earlier you get in the better..... email pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org

Metro Rahu Charity Cup on 6th of May (Phnom Penh)
2/5/12

The third annual Charity Cup is back at the magnificent new venue Beeline Stadium which has just opened. Click here for a map to the venue.
HFCA head of coaching Jimmy Campbell is the driving force behind this exciting and fun day of soccer and we are delighted to hold this year competition at the best indoor soccer venue in Cambodia.
 
Teams committed to take part so far include are Emaxx, Ezecom, Asia Life, Paddy Rice, Copenhagen FC, KPMG, Beeline and Team Jimmy. Its a ten team event and if you want to take part contact Jimmy at jimmy@hfcaustralia.org

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Vs Marcellin Old Collegians soccer match raises $3000 for HFCA (Melbourne)
2/5/12

Our relationship with Ivanhoe Grammar School in Melbourne goes back to 2008. We have a home and away matches series going back to our first appearance at the Homeless World Cup when we played them a in pre tournament friendly. They won easily but we play them every year when they come to Cambodia and are undefeated on our home turf in Phnom Penh! Now our close relationship has developed even further with the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Soccer Club playing a charity match against Marcellin Old Collegians and raising a much needed $US3,000 for HFCA. We are delighted to have new supporters on board from Marcellin College.

Thanks to James Minas, Claude Jabbour, Adrian Delmonte, Rama Caligiuri, Peter Piccione and all the players from Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Soccer Club and Marcellin Old Collegians for their support.

Fair Play 9 winners meet Melbourne Victory Stars
20/03/12

Last October Raba United won Fair Play 9 and part of their prize was a very special tour of Melbourne Victory new home ground AAMI Park, an opportunity to watch the players train and meet the players and manager after training. Raba United manager James Pham is a die hard Melbourne Victory fan and was especially delighted to meet great players like Harry Kewell, Archie Thompson, ex player and Victory legend Kevin Muscat and new manager Jim Magilton. Everyone at the club was very friendly and HFCA which runs Fair Play were represented by Jon Hammond.

Thanks heaps to Melbourne Victory football development officer Matt Shellard for organising our visit.

Click here for more photos from Raba United's visit to Melbourne Victory.

Click here to check out Melbourne Victory's Facebook page

To learn more about the biggest soccer club in Australia click here

Mexico City here we come...
20/03/12

The 2012 Homeless World Cup is been held in Mexico City in October. Team Cambodia which is auspiced by HFCA is attempting to get to its 5th Homeless World Cup in a row and is looking for sponsors. If you or the company you work with wants to be part of a life changing experience for eight young men then check out our funding proposal by clicking here

"Our foundation was honoured to have three boys selected to attend the Homeless World Cup in Paris, this was a dream come true for these three boys who had worked so hard training, practising and studying so that they could jet set off to Paris and make history for themselves.Now that the journey to Paris is over the boys are constantly out on the field helping younger children to develop and build their skills, it's so wonderful to see how such an experience is causing such a beautiful ripple effect" Sam Cooper, Founder/ President, Cambodian Kids Foundation

Click here to read Cambodian Kids Foundation full Impact Statement

If you are interested in being a team sponsor or helping the team get to Cambodia contact Cambodian Team Manager Paraic Grogan at pgrogan@hfcaustralia.org

Global Giving USA visit our program
20/03/12

On Saturday the 18th of Feb HFCA had a special visitor from Global Giving, an organisation based in Washington DC. Representing Global Giving was Jacqueline Lee. This visit was part of Global Giving partnership with our partner the Homeless World Cup. Jacqueline went to a training session, met all the players and staff and then managed to make a short movie so if you want to see her our new training ground and interviews with ex Homeless World Cup players click HERE.


Jacqueline also has a blog and did a great write up on her visit. Click here to read about her visit to HFCA. We were grateful to have her come to our program and she enjoyed it, saying "Vibol, Chandara, Jimmy and the rest of the staff were absolutely incredible. I can't think of a better way to start my day than being a part of a morning team-building and confidence building youth-program. I just wanted to commend you on the amazing work that you're doing. The impact in the community and in the lives of these kids is evident."

Funkin' The Bay - Summer of Love (Melbourne)
20/03/12

Well, well, well.... what a turnout and what a night!
THANK YOU to everyone who made it aboard the Victoria Star on Friday Feb 17 for Funkin' The Bay II... it was an exceptional evening of first class music and dancing!
The outfits were fantastic and the atmosphere electric. A fabulous time was had by all and we raised $4,000 for the HFCA program and another $4,000 for our super funky partner ACE!! $8,000 goes a long way in Cambodia so thank you for shaking your ass for the kids!!!

Head here to check out all the photos and

head here to listen to and download (for a small donation) all the music that was played on the boat.

We are already looking forward to doing it all again next year.

Football Legend Emmanuel Petit joins the Homeless World Cup team
20/03/12

The former Arsenal, Barcelona and France international player, Emmanuel Petit, has become a Homeless World Cup Global Ambassador supporting the vision of football changing homeless people's lives.
Emmanuel Petit was one of the main supporters of the 2011 Homeless World Cup football tournament held in Paris last summer. He has traditionally been involved with social projects in France and fell in love with the Homeless World Cup and its worldwide impact during the Paris event.

Go here to read more and here to see a recent interview with Emmanuel Petit during the Paris event. More information about the Homeless World Cup at www.homelessworldcup.org

Photo: Donkey Stone

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Sam Yi turns professional
17/02/12

HFCA player Sam Yi who took part in the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne has turned professional with a team in the Cambodian Premier League. He has signed a two year deal with National Defence Ministry FC and we are delighted that he has taken the next step in his football career.Read more here

Funkin' The Bay - After Party (Melbourne)
3/02/12

So for the naughty sailors that like to stay up late we have an after party at the Word bar in the city... It's included in the ticket price, so it's free if you come to Funkin' The Bay and $5 for your crew who couldn't make the boat...

Funkin' The Bay - Summer of Love (Melbourne)
29/11/11

Get yo’self down to the funkiest party in town… It’s the summer of love and we’re setting sail on a soulful journey into the 70’s when the hair was big and the moustaches were bigger. That’s right we’re taking you back to a time when the love was free, the dancefloors were full and the fashion was fabulous. Did we mention we’re doing it all on a boat. WTF… What the funk?

Get your groove on with 8 of Melbourne’s finest DJs spinning funk, soul and disco across 2 levels aboard the good ship Victoria Star. Chris Gill (RRR, Northside Records), Vince Peach (PBS), P King (PBS), Blair Stafford (PBS), Dappa Jam DJs and the Soul City Sound System will be bringing their unique brand of deep, dirty funk and soul to Port Phillip Bay for your dancing pleasure.

Our last boat party was huge with over 250 people working the deck in their finest 70’s threads. It truly was a sight to behold. Get set for the most fun you’ll have this summer. Feel the love and get your tickets now funky people!
::: $40 early bird tickets are available until November 30 :::

Buy Tix at Greentix here

When: Friday February 17, board 7.30pm, set sail at 8pm sharp
Where: Victoria Star, Dock 9, Central Pier, Victoria Harbour, Docklands
Tickets: Early Bird Tix $40, General admission $45 + booking fee
Dress: 70’s - Look sharp!
And: Finger food will be served, bring a jacket and bring some cash there is no ATM on board… See you there!

All Profits donated to Australians for Cambodian Education and Happy Football Cambodia Australia.

Check out the Facebook page here
Check out photos from the last Funkin' The Bay here

HFCA Turns Six!!
29/11/11

HFCA was formed six years ago in November 2005. Its been a rollercoaster of a ride and several times it looked like we would have to close down but through the hard work of our staff in Cambodia and volunteers in Australia and around the world we have reached the milestone of six years!!

In that time we have formed five official partnerships with other charities in Cambodia, been to four Homeless World Cups in Melbourne (2008), Milan (2009), Rio De Janerio (2010), Paris (2011) and hosted the world famous Inter Milan in November 2008. As part of our birthday celebrations we are launching the "Back in the day" series  to celebrate our achievements and hope there is many more to come.

Thanks to everyone who helped us on our journey so far.

International School Phnom Penh support HFCA
29/11/11

"The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) are committed to raising funds for HFCA as one of our primary service organizations.  We hope to be able to raise $3000 which will directly fund the programme for 3 months.  We are organizing a fundraiser  day on Saturday December 10th.   The idea is to have a football tournament, fun run and children’s games and to invite the ISPP community. 

There will be entrance fees, sponsored runners, T-shirts for sale and food and drinks for sale all of which can be used to raise funds.  The day has been organized by ISPP students from Grade 6 – 12 during Wednesday Afternoon activity sessions." ISPP staff member Brian Webster 

To enter the fun run contact Brian Webster at brianwebster@ispp.edu.kh

Check out the ISPP fundraiser Facebook event page by clicking here

Fair Play 9 (Melbourne)
29/11/11

Wow... another spectacular day - and another fantastic Fair Play event!!
Heaps of fun had by all - players, spectators, volunteers, kids, staff... and an incredible competition won by Raba United, beating Richmond Rangers in the final!!
Over $3,500 was raised towards soccer programs for under priveleged kids in Cambodia and here in Melbourne.
 
You can go here for a full report and photos...or straight here to the Flikr slideshow
if you have any feedback, please forward it to us.

Fair Play 9 Fundraiser in Melbourne
8/10/11

The Fair Play event takes place once again at Victoria Park in Abbotsford, Melbourne on Saturday October 29. The tournament itself has been expanded to 20 teams, battling for the Jinta Trophy, and includes PBSFM, Bendigo Bank, City of Yarra, Vic Police and Melbourne Fire Brigade alongside teams from each of the 3 housing estates in the City of Yarra, demonstrating how the event successfully attracts participants from all corners of the local community. For more info go here

Come down and support the teams, and enjoy great music all day from DJs Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), Agent 86, Chris Gill (RRR), Paz, Ennio Styles (RRR), Vince Peach (PBSFM), Chestwig. There is also the Community Stage featuring live music from Matt Kelly and Wilderbeast.

Show off your Foosball skills and win a table, cheap bar and food & coffee, raffle and silent auction for a signed Collingwood guernsey.... its a great day!

Proceeds go to HFCA and the Collingwood Allstars Soccer Program.

Free entry, 11am-8pm. Games kick off at midday, final approx 6.15pm|

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Jimmy coaches in Cambodian Premier League
5/10/11

HFCA head of coaching Jimmy Campbell came to the rescue of struggling Cambodian Premier League team Chhlam Sakmut FC when he took over the managers role in early July. In the ten team league Chhlam Sakmut FC were taking part at this level for the first time. Jimmy's record whilst coach was played nine, with three wins and six defeats, finishing 8th. When interviewed he said the following "All in all it was a good experience, it was interesting for me to see how Cambodian players at this standard differ from other professional players in the world. Some dont take it very seriously and some for whatever reason do not commit themselves fully. But some other players were great to work with and I found quite a few who would listen and were willing to learn and to improve."

Everyone at HFCA is proud of Jimmy's efforts to keep the Chhlam Sakmut team in the Cambodian premier league.

Cambodian Team wins the hearts and minds of Homeless World Cup fans
01/10/11

Team Cambodia took part in the 9th Homeless World Cup in Paris. The players had an amazing time in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The team gave their all on the pitch, winning three games against Sweden, Canada and Japan. At times we struggled against some of the European and South American teams whose superior skills and greater physical size made it difficult to compete but the players gave their all in every game and you cant ask for more than that.

Off the pitch the fans loved the team because they tried so hard, despite being the youngest group there and having the smallest player in the event, the only and only Sreng Hem. Sreng ended up being our best player. In the first few games he was starting on the bench but the end of the tournament he was the first name on coaches Jimmy Campbell's team sheet.

Cambodia finished 45th out of 48 teams.  Thanks to all our sponsors in particular the Homeless World Cup, Smart Mobile, Banzai Cambodia, Collingwood Rotary Club, Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar and all our staff, volunteers and supporters.

Click here for more photos from the event.

The 2012 Homeless World Cup is in Mexico City and we look forward to giving another 8 young men an opportunity for a life changing experience with your continued support. Viva la Football!

Cambodian Team meet Cambodian Ambassador to France
01/10/11

After another hard day on the football pitches of the Homeless World Cup we were heading to the Eiffel Tower and our guide Aiden suggested we try to find the Cambodian embassy as he thought it was close to the Homeless World Cup venue. We found a building close to the Eiffel Tower with a Cambodian flag hanging outside and an older gentleman reading the newspaper. We asked if it was the Cambodian embassy and if so could we meet the ambassador. He informed us that he was the Ambassador and this was his private home, not the Embassy! Fortunately Ambassador Uch Kiman had a sense of humour and very kindly invited us into his house which was very impressive by the way and 200 metres from the Eiffel Tower. The Ambassador provided us with drinks and snacks and introduced us to some family members. The players were very happy to meet the Ambassador and his warm welcome was one of the highlights of our time in Paris.

Thank you Ambassador Uch Kiman !

Cambodian Homeless Team Treated To A Feast At The King's Favourite Restaurant In Paris
01/10/11

There are many Cambodians in France due to the close relationship between the two countries but finding them in a city of 8 million people is not easy so it was only on the last day that we had any Cambodian supporters and we struck gold as we met two of the nicest men, Cambodian or otherwise, that I had the pleasure of meeting...anytime...anywhere, any country, time or place: Restauranteur  Veng and businessman Boun Long have lived in Paris since the 1970's and they treated the players and staff like long lost family. Veng generously treated the Cambodian Team to a beautiful meal his very own La Moussoun restaurant which is a mere 5 or 6 blocks from the Eiffel Tower. In between courses of great Khmer food we listened to Boun's tales of life as a Cambodian in France and was impressed with how humble he and Veng were despite the fact that both of them had done very well in their adopted home of France.

Boun and Veng - Thank you very much for your generousity and we hope to see you one day again in Paris.

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Cambodia team leave for Paris
19/08/11

As I am typing this, the Cambodian Team is on their way to Paris for the 9th Homeless World Cup. Eight players are boarding a plane for the first time, on their first trip outside Cambodia and we believe they will wear the Cambodian jersey with pride and show the world what Cambodian footballers can achieve. We may not win the event but we are confident we can cause some shocks

Thanks to everyone who helped us reach the Homeless World Cup for the fourth consecutive year. We are particularly grateful to the Homeless World Cup, Smart Mobile, Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar, Banzai Cambodia and Collingwood Rotary Club for their financial support. Thanks to all our Cambodian partners for the great work they do with all the players that attend our program. Cambodian Children's Fund, The Happy School, Centre for Children's Happiness, Riverkids Project and Cambodian Kids Foundation are amazing organisations and we are proud to be associated with them.

Finally thanks to all our staff in Cambodia and volunteers in Australia and around the world for your great efforts. Jimmy Campbell and Vibol Chao have done some great work with the lads over the last six months preparing them for Paris and HFCA are very fortunate to have them as part of our staff.

To watch 3 minute highlights in six possible languages of every Cambodian game with 3 hours of the game finishing you need to join our facebook page.

Join our Facebook page here and group here

U14 league team finish season
19/08/11

After a seven month season which started in November and ended in May the HFCA U14 team represented HFCA with pride and won some many friends with their flowing style of football. Whilst they did not win the ISP competition they had some notable victories and made everyone involved with HFCA proud of their efforts. They played 14 games, winning 3 games, drawing 4 games and losing 7 games. They finished 7th in the ladder. The total cost of taking part in this competition was $US1350. Well done to all the players.

Impact of the Homeless World Cup (part 3)
19/08/11

In part 3 of our series about the impact of the Homeless World Cup we asked our partner Centre for Children's Happiness  who have had players registered with HFCA go to the Homeless World Cups in Melbourne (2008), Milan (2009) and Rio (2010) how being part of the Homeless World Cup impacted on their students.

Centre for Children's Happiness Founder Mr Mech Sokha said the following about HFCA and the Homeless World Cup program "HFCA has given opportunity to the children to learn about self leaderships, skills and good attitude, to give them the opportunity to see the different people in the world in order to encourage and motivate them to learn to live together with sharing ideally, financially and spiritually. After attending and come back from Homeless World Cup, the five children are trying hard to learn more, to live independently, to share their ideas what they learnt the culture from the HWC."

Click here to read the full impact statement

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Meet the Cambodian Players going to Paris for the 2011 Homeless World Cup in August
22/07/11

Eight young Cambodian men are going on the trip of a lifetime to the 9th annual Homeless World Cup. One of the stars is Sreng Hem. Check him out

Name: Sreng
Surname: Hem
Year born: 1994
Year joined HFCA: 2008
Partner Organisation: Centre for Children's Happiness (CCH)
Family Background: Sreng has no parents. His parents have passed away since he was four years old. He lives with his aunt but his aunt doesn’t have ability to take care of him so she sent him to CCH since 2006.
Individual Background: Sreng is studying in grade 9 and covered by CCH. Besides studying, he helps the centre’s work and plays football. He said as possible, he wants to be a professional player.First Name: Brospich

To meet the rest of the Cambodian team click here

Every dollar counts!!
22/07/11

"My sister Ali and I decided that it was high time for a good wardrobe clean out! After discussing with friends, we discovered we weren't the only ones in this situation, so came to the conclusion that a good old fashioned clothes swap was in order.A very simple task of gathering all your friends getting together with their unwanted clothes and swapping. Beats shopping!

Since Ali and I are both big supporters of HFCA and another charity Inti Wara Yassi, we thought we'd add a twist to the day, instead of a straight swap of clothing, we asked our guests to make a donation for each item they took. The donation was anything from $1-$5 depending on how good the item was. We had 20 people at the swap in total, shared clothes, food, drinks and stories, making for a great Sunday afternoon. Not only that, but we raised $300, $150 for HFCA and $150 for Inti Wara Yassi!

That $150 will now cover the cost of the pitch rental for 10 weeks of the program!

Such a huge difference in the lives of these young people for such little effort from us. Looks like we'll now be making this an annual event!
Tammy Schlitz
HFCA Supporter

Thank you Paddy Rice!
22/07/11

Local band 'Holiday in Cambodia' kick started the evening with some great music which had the boys in the Homeless World Cup team grooving along on Sisowath Quay while they waited to be introduced to the crowd at Paddy Rice Hotel and Sports Bar.

Happy Football Cambodia Australia is enormously grateful to Chris Hayward and Darren Marshall for providing the venue and contributing to the Auction items.

Spurred on by Auctioneer Anthony Galloway, the energetic bidding for golfing weekends, hotel and restaurant packages and Phnom Penh events resulted in $2500 being raised to assist the HWC team travel to Paris in August 2011. Our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and to the successful bidders for your generosity.

HFCA is indebted to Jimmy Campbell for his dedication and energetic support of Happy Football Cambodia Australia.

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Fair Play 8 Foosball champion
22/07/11

In celebration of the announcement of Fair Play 9, HFCA successfully delivered the foosball table won by Kalid at Fair Play 8 in March, to his home in North Fitzroy. Fair Play 9 will take place at Victoria Park, Abbotsford on Saturday October 29.

Put a team in, volunteer on the day, come and support the teams, or just come down and enjoy the day...

Go here for more details

The Impact of the Homeless World Cup (part 2)
20/07/11

In part 2 of our series about the impact of the Homeless World Cup we asked our partner Riverkids Project who have had players registered with HFCA go to the Homeless World Cups in Melbourne (2008), Milan (2009) and Rio (2010) how being part of the Homeless World Cup impacted on their students. 

Homeless World Cup Web TV Project launched today: Watch Every Game. Every Kick. Every Goal.
12/07/11

The 9th edition of the Homeless World Cup football tournament will take place in Paris this summer and for the first time every game at the tournament will be available to an international audience in a robust video on demand service.

Nearly 400 fast paced matches featuring 64 national teams will be filmed and available to view on www.homelessworldcup.org as the tournament takes place in the heart of the French capital, including every game from the newly expanded Women’s Homeless World Cup.Working in collaboration with Loft Digital, Workcast UK, Squareye and Limelight, the Homeless World Cup will bring all the grit, glory and goals of the Paris tournament in daily highlight packages available online only a few hours after the final whistle. The free-to-view footage will be feature commentary in more than 6 different languages, catering for the tournaments’ global audience.

Go here for more

Homeless World Cup Fundraiser (Phnom Penh)
23/06/2011

On Saturday the 2nd of July HFCA sponsor The Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar will be hosting a very important fundraiser to help get the team to Paris. With great music from local band Holiday in Cambodia and an amazing auction with some superb items going under the hammer it promises to a great night. Some of the auction items include Sohka Hotel Siem Reap donating a honeymoon suite for 2 nights and limo ride for duration of stay in Siem Reap worth $US1,000 and Angkor golf resort round of golf for two persons worth $US460

Saturday the 2nd of July, 7.30pm onwards.
Address - Corner St.136 Riverside.

Click here for google map

Go here for more details

Paris Homeless World Cup 2011 Squad announced
24/06/11

During our trip to the Seam Reap Coach Jimmy Campbell selected 8 players who all going well on the fundraising front go to the 9th Homeless World Cup in Paris. The event which is being held beside the Eiffel Tower runs from the 21st to 28th of August and is Cambodia’s fourth time to take part.
The eight players come from our five partners and are Kim Vanda (Cambodian Kids Foundation), Rin Rouen (Cambodian Kids Foundation), Hem Sreng (Centre for Children's Happiness), Hem Neat (Cambodian Children's Fund), Noun Oudom (Riverkids), Chan Brospick (The Happy School), Yan Pheara (Riverkids), Nhel Chandoeurn (Cambodian Kids Foundation). Read all about the players in our July newletter.

The Impact of the Homeless World Cup (part 1)
24/06/11

This story is part one of a three part series where we explore the impact on the players who have taken part in the last three Homeless World Cup's in Melbourne (2008),  Milan (2009) and Rio (2010).

To read all about it head here

Fair Play! 9 Date confirmed
24/06/11

Fair Play! is a 5-a-side soccer tournament hosted by Happy Football Cambodia to raise funds for our programs in Cambodia and the Collingwood Allstars Program. Its a huge day featuring teams from local housing estates, local businesses and organisations, music, food, foosball competition, junior competition and more... go here for details

Canadian International School visit HFCA again
1/05/11

On Saturday the 23rd of April we had another visit from Singapore  CIS's (Canadian International School) and we were delighted to have them back after their first visit in 2010.


Before the action started we had a 15 minutes performance of traditional Khmer dancing to welcome the CIS students to HFCA. The dancers came from HFCA partner the Happy School and it was fantastic to see them perform their first ever gig outside of the Happy School. Everyone was enthralled by their fantastic performance. We then had two games and HFCA boys and girls teams were victorious against stronger than expected CIS teams.
"The friendlies between HFCA and CIS, were just that, friendly.  We greatly appreciated the warm welcome we received and thanks to the cultural presentations, we felt like honoured guests.  Thanks for a memorable experience." CIS's Scott Little

Thanks to CIS for their very generous donation of $US1,100 and much needed football equipment. Click here to see photos of the day

HFCA Art Exhibition (Melbourne)
20/04/11

Song-Keum T'may' (Khmer : New Hope)
Photos and drawings of people and environments associated with HFCA in Phnom Penh....

C3 Contemporary Art Space, Abbotsford Convent (next to restaurant Lentil As Anything), 1 St.Heliers St., Abbotsford 3067
Opening night : Wed. April 27 2011 6 - 8pm
Gallery times : Wednesday to Sunday 10am. - 5pm.
Exhibition length : Wed. April 27 - Sun. May 15

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Homeless World Cup trials at Angkor Wat
20/04/11

On Sunday the 17th of April HFCA had trials for all eligible players. The players gave their all to try and impress coach Jimmy Campbell and he had difficult choices to make but finally came up the lucky 12 who will now travel to Seam Reap for three days of further trails and games against local teams to see who will make the cut for the trip of a lifetime to Paris!

The 12 players who were chosen come from our five partner organisation which are Cambodian Kids Foundation, Centre for Children's Happiness, Riverkids Project, Cambodian Children's Fund and the Happy School. The 12 players many of whom will get to see the world famous Angkor Wat for the first time are Yorn Yut, Ghel Chandouen, Kim Vanda, Rin Roeun, Keo Chantha, Hem Sreng, Khun Chan Kanha, Noun Adorm, Yan Pheara, Por Sohak, Hem Neat and Chan Brospich

Check out the full report here

Fair Play 8 (Melbourne)
10/04/11

Wow... what a day... gorgeous weather and a great atmosphere, rounded off with a spectacular final - quite possibly the best Fair Play yet.
For a full report on how Fair Play 8 was won by the Vietnamese Richmond Raiders from the Richmond housing estate beating the West Papuan team sponsored by Melbourne Fire Brigade... head this way

Thanks to all of the sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank, Jinta Sports, Collingwood Rotary, City of Yarra, Coopers, Splitrock, Futsalloon5, FutsalOz, Rent The Rig, PBSFM, Cheap Thrills, Soccer Fever, Man With A Van, Collins Sims, Billy Hyde, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, Bargo, Football Federation Victoria, Plakkit, Hellas Printing, RRR, KissFM, JoyFM... without all of you, none of this would have been possible.

Many thanks once again to all the DJs and musos who kept the juices flowing all day with fantastic tunes... Chris Gill, Richie 1250, Paz, Vince Peach, Ennio Styles, Chestwig, Uber Lingua DJS, Agent 86, Wilderbeast, NoNameNath... you guys were all awesome. Check out some photos here. Fair Play 9 will be in November 2011 at Victoria Park - date to be confirmed. We are accepting team applications if you wish to get in early.... go here

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Make The Difference short film
24/03/11

TMB (Thai Military Bank) have launched a new brand vision "Make THE Difference" by making a film to inspire people to start thinking differently. With a hope that they will start to Make THE Difference to their own world. It doesn't have to be big, but a little can create positive changes. This film is based on a true story. In 1986 a football team that lived on a little island in the south of Thailand called "Koh Panyee". It's a floating village in the middle of the sea that has not an inch of soil. The kids here loved to watch football but had nowhere to play or practice. But they didn't let that stop them. They challenged the norm and have become a great inspiration for new generations on the island. Check it out

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Ivanhoe Grammar (Melbourne ) visit HFCA
24/03/11

Students, Alumni and Staff of Ivanhoe Grammar School were delighted to join the kids at Happy Football Cambodia in Phnom Penh, joining in the morning training session and drills, and a match. "A great morning was enjoyed by all, especially to catch up with three members of The 2008 Cambodian Homeless World Cup Team who Ivanhoe Grammar hosted during their visit to the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, and to witness firsthand the joy that Happy Football is bringing to the lives of so many Cambodian children."

Check out their report here and the Flikr slideshow here

HFCA Fundraiser
8/02/11

For the first time a Cambodian national has organised and raised money for HFCA. Aged just 15 Nitor Ty a student at International School Phnom Penh organised a football tournament involving fellow students, staff and parents.

"While working on the tournament, it inspired me to see how football can unite so many people together regardless of age and gender. It is a sport where everyone can enjoy pick up and have fun with one another. In the case of my tournament people will have an opportunity to contribute to a good cause and enjoy playing a sport which they love." Nitor Ty.

Click here for pictures and a report on the day.

Australian, American, Canadian and South African Schools take on HFCA in Football Competition
8/12/10

In early October HFCA were honoured to have visitors from four different countries and a feast of international football styles came together for a great day of football and building friendships. The schools who took part are all members of Round Sqauare and were Ivanhoe Grammar School (AUS), Chadwick School (USA), Scotch Oakburn College (AUS), Strathcona Tweedsmuir School (CAN), Methodist Ladies College (AUS), St Sithian Boys College (SA) and St Sithian Girls College (SA).

Click here for more on the day and pictures.

Cambodia Youth League
22/11/10

For the second year running HFCA have entered a team in the nationwide Cambodia youth league. The league which is officially endorsed by the Football Federation Cambodia brings the best young talent from all over Cambodia to compete for glory. HFCA have entered a team in the U14 league. Last year our U12 team came second in the league. Lets hope the boys go one better this year and win HFCA’s first ever trophy. For pictures and results so far click here

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Fair Play 7
26/10/10

For the first time ever, the Fair Play tournament was played at the iconic Victoria Park, Abbotsford.
Hideous weather conditions were predicted for the weekend and on Friday we were faced with the decision of cancelling the event.... it went ahead, and we were rewarded with a glorious day of sunshine and a superb event enjoyed by all... quite possibly the best Fair Play yet!

Go here for the full report

Team Cambodia took part in their third Homeless World Cup in Rio, Brazil.
20/10/10

It was a great adventure, especially for the six young men who represented their country on a world stage. We finished 39th overall which was an improvement on our position in Milan 2009 (45th) and Melbourne 2008 (46th). At times we struggled on the pitch against teams who come from strong footballing nations but the players gave their all and had two notable victories over Canada.

Off the pitch the players were great ambassadors for Cambodia. All the opposite teams and fans took them to their hearts and wanted theit pictures taken with them. Quite a hit with the ladies!

If you would like to see pictures from the event click here.

So many people to thank for making this happen. Our staff Jimmy Campbell and Vibol Chao. All our staff and volunteers in Cambodia who work so hard to make our program work. Thanks to Bernhard, Mel, Debs, Andy and Robin from the Homeless World Cup for getting us through the red tape of visas and their financial support. Our sponsors KPMG and Champion System. John Grogan, Shane Kingston, Mech Sokha and Jon Hammond for all their hard work behind the scenes. Massive thank you to the Canadian and Polish teams for their passionate support during our games in Rio.

The 2011 Homeless World Cup is being held in Paris in September beside the Eiffel Tower. We hope to take two Cambodian teams to Paris! One men's team and for the first time a women's team to take part in the Women's Homeless World Cup. With your support we can make it happen.

Manchester United coach Cambodian footballers in Rio, Brazil!
20/10/10

In a historic first for the world game, Cambodian footballers had an exclusive coaching session with a Manchester United coach. During the Homeless World Cup Manchester United coach Louis Garvey from the Manchester United Foundation ran coaching clinics which were open to all players taking part in the event.

Fortunately for us we were the only team to show up at the last training session so our six players got an exclusive top class Man Utd coaching session with Louis. For pictures and more about this story click here.

Grand Final Day Fundraiser
31/08/10

In answer to your question - yes we are doing it all over again this Sat, Oct 2nd for the grand Final replay!

BBQ, as much barefoot bowls as you can handle, beer and the most important footy game of the year! 50% of funds raised go to HFCA. Get down to Brunswick Bowls club. Click here for more details.

Ex Homeless World Cup Player signs for Manchester United!
31/08/10

Just 2 years ago Bebe was playing for Portugal in the Homeless World Cup. Now he has signed for Manchester United for $12.8M.
Click here for more details

HFCA Phnom Penh Post Charity Cup
23/08/10

The first Phnom Penh Post Charity Cup was held on Saturday and was a great success. All profits went to HFCA. Click here to read a pre event article in the Phnom Penh Post. The day after the event Asia Life Guide wrote an article about the event. We raised a total of $1,800 on the day. Click here for great pictures and news about the final. Thanks to our sponsors, the Phnom Penh Post and to Jimmy Campbell for a great effort.

Salsa Fundraiser Event (Phnom Penh)
09/08/10

Join us for a sneak preview of a new doc film in the making by Mik La Vage. It captures images of Khmer players at the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne 2008. The film will be followed by a showing/auctioning of art by the children from orphanages participating in this program. The evening will finish with DJ jimmy SALSA playing latin music to get you dancing until late. Meta House, 37 Southearos Boulevard. 7pm Friday August 13th. Go here for the poster

Meet the former Scots footballer bidding to lead Cambodian street kids to World Cup glory
10/07/10

Jimmy Campbell dreams of lifting the World Cup - with a rag-tag team of Asian street kids who can't even afford boots.
The Scot coaches the six-strong squad of young Cambodians who will compete at this year's Homeless World Cup in Brazil.
His youngsters will fly the flag for their country at the street soccer tournament which kicks off in Rio in September. For them, the chance to play with teams from 63 other nations offers hope and the chance to get their troubled lives back on track.

Jimmy in the papers again - this time the Daily record in Scotland. Go here (online) or here (PDF)

Asia Life article about HFCA coach Jimmy Campbell
10/07/10

Salsa DJ, coffee expert and lover of the beautiful game Jimmy Campbell is the Head of Coaching for HFCA. He will be the team coach for Team Cambodia when we go to Brazil in September for the Homeless World Cup. Asia Life magazine recently published an article about Jimmy. Click here to check it out.

HFCA are delighted to announce the Cambodian Team that will take part in the 2010 Homeless World Cup.
01/06/10

This years competition will be held in Rio, Brazil in September. After several months of hard work by HFCA Head of Coaching Jimmy Campbell and his support staff he has selected six players for Team Cambodia. We are now working on getting passports and Brazilian Visas and most importantly raising the $AU30,000 needed to get the team and staff to Brazil. The Homeless World Cup have offered to pay 60% towards the costs of our flights which is great news. To meet the team click here

Six Month program evaluation by Chandara Seng
25/05/10

HFCA Country Manager Assistant Chandara Seng has written an evaluation of the HFCA program for the period Dec 2009 to May 2010. Its an honest assessment of our progress and shortcomings during this period. Click here to check it out

New partnership with Paddy Rice Irish Sports Bar
15/05/10

Local Phnom Penh Irish Bar "Paddy Rice" has announced it will be supporting the Cambodian bid to get a team to the Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro in September.
Check them out here

HFCA and CIS Charity Soccer MATCH
11/05/10

The Canadian International School (Singapore) visited HFCA to meet our players and staff and take on HFCA on in three friendly matches. A great time was had by all and then afterwards CIS staff and students donated $1,100 towards HFCA which was a massive boost to our program. Thanks to Craig and Angela Snell for all their hard work on this project. Read CIS staff member Stephanie Shepherdson report of the event by clicking here

New Partnerships
29/04/10

HFCA has formed two new partnership with Australia organisations which we believe will help to secure the long term financial future of HFCA. We all love feel good stories about disadvantaged youth getting a good education and playing sport so that one day they can have a better life but behind the scenes at any organisation there is the tedious work of creating the platform to allow organisations like HFCA  to give them these opportunities. Our new partnerships with Global Development Group and Eway will allow our supporters in Australia to make tax free deductions and our international supporters to donate via the internet and have the utmost confidence in the security of these transactions.

Global Development Group
HFCA is proud to be a partner of Global Development Group (ABN 57 102 400 993), an Australian Non Government Organisation [NGO] carrying out humanitarian projects with approved partners and providing aid to relieve poverty and provide long term solutions through the provision of quality aid and development projects.  GDG takes responsibility of the project according to AusAID rules, providing a governance role and assisting in the areas of planning, monitoring, evaluating and auditing to ensure that the projects are carried out to Australian requirements.  Tax deductible receipts for donations to this approved aid and development project will be issued by GDG for Project J634N Happy Football Cambodia. For more information about GDG, visit http://www.globaldevelopment.org.au

In The Papers
11/04/10

HFCA Founder and Chairperson Paraic Grogan was featured in an interview which appeared in Australian newspapers, The Sydney Telegraph (NSW) and The Herald Sun (VIC)

Check it out here

Happy Soccer School
22/03/10

HFCA have been partners with the Happy School since November 2008. The Happy School director Phalla Chi gives an insight to how that relationship started and how Happy School students have benefited from this partnership.
Click here to read all about it.

An experience of HFCA
22/03/10

Alan Crellin from England volunteered at HFCA for five months and he gives his insight to the impact the program had on him. When he left all the HFCA staff and players were very sad to see him go. He was a fanstastic addition to the HFCA team and everyone at HFCA misses him and hopes that one day he will return to Cambodia and our program. Click here for his story

HFCA compete in league football!
15/02/10

For the first time HFCA have entered two teams in a U14 league. The league run by the FFC (Football Federation Cambodia) and ISF (Indochina Starfish Foundation) gives 24 of our players the oppurtunity to play in a proper football competition for the first time in their lives. The 24 players come from our partners, The Happy School, Riverkids and Center for Childrens Happiness.  Every Saturday these players get to take part in championships that give them the opportunity to showcase their talents, to forget about the variety of issues they face in their daily lives, to do the sort of activity that children in the developed world take for granted. The total cost of this 10 week program is $US1200. It does not sound like a lot of money but it has stretched our limited resources to the limit. Without the support of our team sponsors ANZ Royal Bank and your continued support it would be impossible for HFCA to offer opportunities like this.

For match reports and pictures click here

Meet The HFCA staff
25/01/10

HFCA are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff who work with our players every week and teach them the skills needed to play the game and play for HFCA in local leagues or representing Cambodia at Homeless World Cups. Most of our staff are Cambodia born and raised. Some were born in Cambodia but had to leave during the Khmer Rouge and have returned to help rebuild their country and we have excellant coaches from Scotland and Nigeria. Click here to read their stories.

Makin Waves 2  Sunday March 28th
01/01/10

After an awesome party in October 09, we are doing it again! All aboard for a sunny Sunday arvo of top tunes and top people... with all profits going to Happy Football Cambodia. The Victoria Star leaves from Central Pier, Victoria Harbour at 2pm sharp, be there by 1.30pm.

Check out more details....

Dates for 2010 announced
01/01/10

Fair Play 6 at Mayors Park Tennis Courts, Clifton Hill will be held on Sat March 13th
Fair Play 7 at Victoria Park, Abbotsford will be held on Sat Oct 30th (tbc)

2010 Homeless World Cup World Rankings Announced 14/12/09

Ukraine, Portugal and Brazil take the top 3 positions in rankings of 66 nations as preparations for Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup commence.
Today the Homeless World Cup, the world-class, international, football tournament changing the lives of homeless people, has announced the official world rankings for 2010 as preparations get underway for the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup. Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil is the setting that will unite 64 national teams of homeless players in mid September next year.

Read the full story here

New partnership
20/10/09

HFCA are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust which was formally established in 1998. The group originally started with a small group of enthusiastic young people, keen to form a Cambodian soccer team, earlier in 1997, a Cambodian radio show was also created. Read more here...

HFCA Volunteer Dr Theary Thou writes about his experience with HFCA
19/10/09

read it here

 

 

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Team Cambodia Eye Off FIFA World Cup Trophy
13/09/09

Day five of the tournament in Milano, Team Cambodia got up close to one the worlds most famous sporting trophies, the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Eyeing off what most soccer champions around the globe could only dream of getting in their soccer career, team Cambodia got invited to see the Trophy on display at the Arena Civica, home to the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup. Check it out

More news from Milan....
13/09/09

The guys are going great guns... and are headed for the final of the INSP Networking trophy. Check out all the reports here

Results so far from Milan 2009
11/09/09

Cambodia lost their first games in the prelim rounds against Sweden, Greece, Ireland, Poland and Czech Republic 3-0, putting up a brave showing. Well done guys! Following that was a tight game with Switzerland, losing 6-4 and an immense 7-9 loss to Italy.

This means they go into the INSP Networking Trophy, a play off among teams ranked 41 - 48 after the Secondary stage.

The Street Socceroos beat Canada 3-2, then lost to Portugal 18-0 and lost to Malawi 8-2. They then beat Belgium 4-3, lost to Argentina 2-1, beat Hong Kong 4-3.

Go here for all the results and fixtures

Check out this article from a freelance journo.. The Spirit Of Cambodia

Homeless World Cup 2009

HFCA 2009 HOMELESS WORLD CUP from mik la vage on Vimeo.

07/08/09
"With just four weeks to go to the Homeless World Cup Milan, Team Cambodia are happy to anounce an anonymous supporter has loaned $15,000 to get the team to Milan. HFCA have two years to pay back this loan. Without this donors generousity we would not be able to get to Milan. This money will cover return flights from Phnom Penh to Milan but we still need money for travel insurance, Italian visas, airport taxes and to also ensure the players have money for food/clothes and a little to enjoy their stay in Milan.
We want the best possible opportunity for these young men who have worked so hard to be a part of this once in a life time opportunity. For this to happen, we ask you to make a donation of $10-$20 or more to help these young street soccer players kick their goal. Every dollar counts towards making their dreams come true. Simply click on the link below and make your donation."

Bendigo Bank sponsoring Fair Play
08/09/09

We welcome the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank to the HFCA family. A new sponsor of the Fair Play tournament, we look forward to building a fruitful relationship with them...find out more about them here

Cambodia head to Milan for 7th annual Homeless World Cup
01/09/09

Cambodian Squad representatives available for questions and answers. Media Release & Press Conference details available here

New jerseys donated to Cambodia Team
28/08/09

Melbourne graphic design company Ping Pong Design, along with Fair Trade company Etiko, have teamed together to design and create new jerseys for the Cambodian Squad to wear at this year’s Homeless World Cup tournament. Read more here

Check out the jerseys here

Local coverage
5/08/09

The Phnom Penh Post has recently published an article about HFCA's efforts to get the Cambodian Team to the Homeless World Cup in Milan.

Click to read this article.

 

 

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Makin Waves
5/08/09

Join us for a sunny Sunday arvo cruise on the bay with bar, food and a sumptuous selection of DJs givin you da funk. What better way to be raising money for a good cause?
DJs confirmed so far: Chestwig, DappaJam DJs, Vince Peach, Luke McD, Digital Primate, Cuzn Matt, Melatonin DJs
BUY TICKETS AT www.greentix.com.au

Click here for more info

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Milan declares support for the Homeless World Cup
1/08/09

Click here for more information.

Check out the HWC 09 Rankings here

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HFCA juniors join National U14s
01/07/09

The FFC (Football Federation Cambodian) have announced their squad for their national U14 team. Six players from the HFCA program have been selected for this squad. Click here for HFCA Country Manager Vibol Chao's report.

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Cambodian based bank donate towards HWC costs
15/06/09

HFCA would to take this opportunity to thank MARUHAN Japan Bank for their generous donation of $US500 towards
the cost of taking the Cambodian team to the Homeless World Cup in Milan this September.

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Homeless World Cup Videos
05/06/09

There are lots of cool video clips on the Homeless World Cup. Click here to check them out

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Melbourne school supports HFCA
30/05/09

HFCA would like to take this opportunity to thank Melbourne based Spensley Street Primary School for their very generous donation of $AU400 towards the cost of our weekly coaching sessions.

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Cambodia announces it team for the Homeless World Cup in Milan.
19/05/09

Check out the squad for Milan 2009 here

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New Homeless World Cup Rankings
15/05/09

The ratings are now decided by averaging the final placings of each team weighted towards the most recent tournaments, simply meaning that results in more recent tournaments are more important.
Check it out here....

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HFCA joins FaceBook
13/05/09

 

Just click here..... This way, you can keep up to date with our latest blogs, pics and what's happening on the road to Milan 09!

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Impact of the HWC on Riverkids and CCH players
10/05/09

Read reports from CCH's Mech Sohka and Riverkids Pheakday.
To see what impact the Homeless World Cup had on these young men click here for Riverkids and here for CCH

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Update
27/04

After a fantastic experience for the Cambodian team in Melbourne HFCA are delighted to annouce that we have being the honour of organising Cambodia's entry to the HWC in Milan 09.Click here for official documentation. We have been working hard since Feb of this year to get ready for the HWC and will be selecting our squad after our training session on Saturday the 25th of April. We have a new coach Jimmy Campbell who joined us recently. Jimmy has years of experience coaching. He has a UEFA B coaching license and a very impressive coaching CV.

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Diggin In Deep
27/04/09

ANZAC Day was a month later than was originally planned for the 4th Fair Play competition and we were incredibly lucky with the weather, the rain holding off apart from a short spell in the quarter finals.

A great turnout once again joined forces to raise $2,800 for the Happy Football Cambodia and Collingwood Allstars Football Programs.

 

Check out the full report here

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Pictures from the Homeless World Cup 2008
4/12/08

Here are some of the first images of Cambodia
competing in their first ever Homeless World Cup

 

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Inter Milan are coming to Cambodia! 8/11/08

HFCA (Happy Football Cambodia Australia) are proud to announce that Inter Milan FC are sending two of their youth coaches to coach in Cambodia.

 

HFCA’s aim is to run a soccer clinic for 60 children (aged 12 to 18) from disadvantaged backgrounds. HFCA will offer 60 children from organisations that work with disadvantaged children top class coaching from world class coaches from Italy. 8 of the players taking part are going to Melbourne to take part in the HWC (Homeless World Cup) in Melbourne 2008 (01/12/08 to 07/12/08). 

Read more about Inter Milan’s trip to Cambodia here