Mel Young

President & Founder Homeless World Cup. Sport has power to create change. Co-Founder, Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs. Former Chair of Sportscotland

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Great journalism on such an important issue. Big thanks to @TheOrwellPrize for organising this Award

[The Orwell Prize @TheOrwellPrize]

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness sponsored by @homelessimpact.

Congratulations all - thanks to our dedicated panel @michaelgove, @sarahoconnor_, Ligia Teixeira and @melyoung53.

Find out more: https://t.co/kncvRHp9n2

[The Orwell Prize @TheOrwellPrize]

The judges for the 2026 Reporting Homelessness Prize tell us why this award is so important - and what they're looking for from this year's entrants.

Exclusively for early-career reporters. Deadline 31 March. Worth £5,000 to the winner.

@michaelgove @sarahoconnor_ @melyoung53

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Enjoying writing the regular blog with Alex Matthews https://t.co/P9gRjKtV9B Enjoy and follow on. https://t.co/Et9zVYfiGb Thanks

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

On #WorldHomelessDay, we are proud to share this 2025 @UN Report prepared by @UNHABITAT
which calls for inclusive, rights-based solutions for all.

Read more: https://t.co/QoxktqIYXr 🌍⚽

#HomelessWorldCupFoundation #UnitedNations #UNHabitat #EndHomelessness

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

🎬⚽ From AFC Richmond to Oslo!

Ted Lasso’s Director of Football, Kasali Casal has swapped the set for the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup.

Kas will co-present our new "Today at the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup" highlights show.

👉 Read more from Kas: https://t.co/660hIUK99k

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

📅 Exciting news!

Day 2 & 3 fixtures for the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup are now live!

⚽ Follow your team, track live scores, and stay updated from Norway's capital city.

👉 Download the App or visit our dedicated Oslo 2025 Match Centre: https://t.co/tzOMs5ZIEa

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

📅 Opening Day Fixtures are here!

Host Norway will kick off the tournament in two mouth watering opening fixtures.

⚽️ 3pm – Norway Women vs India Women
⚽️ 3.30pm – Norway Men vs Brazil Men

👉 Full Day One fixtures: https://t.co/zLTiBZnd71

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup groups announced after today's official tournament draw:

✅ Groups revealed
✅ Fixtures announced soon
✅ Opening day on Saturday 23rd August

👉 https://t.co/D2EYOgJ0VP

#Oslo2025HomelessWorldCup

[Underground Fan Club @theUfanclub]

📣📣📣
Your Sunday morning of sport with @ColinMurray starts here!

🏏@thehundred Ellyse Perry & @Tammy_Beaumont
⚽️@homelesswrldcup @melyoung53
⚽️🎶📕- @stokecity @PatNevin Nick Hancock
XL ⚽️ brunch @jamosfoundation @johncrossmirror Siobhan Chamberlain

@bbc5live 10am- 12

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Made it. Aimed to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation and made it on the last day of the month! Thanks so much for all your support. Hugely appreciated. https://t.co/aP69EXqiqA

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

It's not too late to make a difference this May! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Sign up, raise money and run 5k next week to support the Homeless World Cup Foundation. ✏️

https://t.co/SyoC11W9j9

A world without homelessness.
That's the goal.

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Aiming to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation as part of the World United 5K. Managed 75k so far this month. Please join in and support Homeless World Cup. https://t.co/K2VYkSf5Mn @homelesswrldcup

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Insightful and refreshing podcast with Paul Sinton-Hewitt founder of @parkrunUK on the power and impact of running https://t.co/cnVftPmS4S a true social innovator; go run. @runnersworld @runnersworlduk @uksport @LondonMarathon

[Laura Wallace @LauraWallace26]

What a fun and inspirational morning. Good kickabout with @pollockfc Walking Footballers, with special guest @melyoung53, who kindly talked to us after about the #homelessworldcup. #beautifulgame #walkingfootball #allwelcome #dontaskthescore!

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

I will be running in May. Training starts now. Join and sign up https://t.co/3Sc5XyH7ll @UEFA @FIFAcom Football and sport are a force for good. @homelesswrldcup

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

The World United 5k is back! 🙌 REPRESENT your football team ⚽ and RAISE funds for the Homeless World Cup Foundation 💪. RUN 5k anywhere this May and impact thousands globally. 🌎 Sign up now: https://t.co/aIyVtx0nK9🔗 #WorldUnited5k #HomelessWorldCup #MoreThanAGame

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

200 days to go 🇳🇴 😍

Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup with @Frelsesarmeen
🗓️ 23-30 August

📷 Daniel Lipinski

[Mel Young @melyoung53]

Brilliant. Join in. Building momentum. End homelessness through football. @Catalyst_2030 @Ashoka @schwabfound @FIFAcom @UEFA

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

This #GivingTuesday we launch The Homeless World Cup Festive Appeal 2024 ❤️

🫶 Support the Homeless World Cup
🎁 Give a unique gift this festive period
✨ Make supporting us your New Year’s resolution

Become a Homeless World Cup hero and #PlayForHome

https://t.co/06Yyho4DUT

[Luath Press @LuathPress]

🚨 UPCOMING EVENT🚨

👤 @melyoung53
🗓️ 23 November
🕥 2pm
📍Mitchell Library, Glasgow
🎟️ https://t.co/Lpk8XJk0XB
#GlasgowWhatsOn @homelesswrldcup

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

Our great friend, Peter Barr has sadly passed away.

Peter was a huge supporter of the Homeless World Cup as a hard-working Board trustee, committed volunteer, keen supporter and co-author of the book Home Game.

He was loved by everyone.

We will miss him greatly.

RIP, Peter.

[Homeless World Cup @homelesswrldcup]

The Homeless World Cup each year would not be possible without our volunteers 🙌

From photographers, to pitch managers, to physios - you make the Homeless World Cup what it is and we can't thank you enough ❤️

📷 Anita Milas

#Seoul2024HWC