Partner testimonials
As a GGWCUP partner, you will help build a World Cup, which will catapult the world of sport to the forefront of action and mobilization in support of the United Nations 17 Global Goals.
You will make the Global Goals come to life through the actions and commitments of our teams, and the vibrant community of players and fans.
At each tournament we also partner with a local host and recruit a number of companies, grassroot organizations, educational institutions etc. to a steering group.
Every GGWCUP is unique and is merging the game of football with global and corporate citizenship.
“It is a fantastic way to give expression to something that is the great potential of sport, to give back to society”
Global Partner since 2015
Next generation UNDP
"The Global Goals World Cup is an incredible event and has a huge advocacy impact for the Sustainable Development Goals. EIR Soccer have done an excellent job of creating this unique soccer tournament that combines sports and activism for the goals seamlessly and UNDP is very proud to partner with the GGWCUP." – Boaz Paldi, Manager, Fundraising and Engagement. United Nations Development Programme.
UNDP is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. They help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.
In 2015 we teamed up with UNDP and created the first Global Goals World Cup and the official #SDGBall. This is the original ball with the UN's 17 Global Goals and the one used in every GGWCUP tournaments.
“In 2019 we engaged with GGWCUP to create awareness of the global goals at the people’s democratic festival Folkemødet, where thousands of citizens and politicians gather to discuss political topics.
We used the SDG-balls as a visual icebreaker in the campaign #øjetpåbolden with the aim of engaging representatives from youth political organizations in conversations with political stakeholders and opinion leaders about the goals.
The campaign was a huge success and the balls were a great conversation starter and they were recognized travelling all around the peoples democratic festival.” –— Ditte Clausen, Lead PA & Sustainability officer, KMD.
Jordan Partner
Novo Nordisk Foundation supporting all-women teams participating in the first GGWCUP in Jordan
“The power of sport has been seen many times in history, and we look forward to the great impact the Global Goals World Cup can have both in Amman and all of Jordan, when refugee women and girls are invited to take action in their local communities,” says Lars Rebien Sørensen, Chairman of the Board, Novo Nordisk Foundation.
“It is not just about what we do in these spaces right now, this is about giving you the tools and about empowering you, to go live out and continue to promote that agenda in your private lives. In your own homes, in your own workplaces”
Global Partner & NYC Finals 2018/2019 Host
SAP Next-Gen enables industries globally to connect and innovate with purpose linked to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
We join forces with SAP Next-Gen to engage local innovation spaces and universities in the actions of the teams and to collaborate to create change and having a permanent place to play in New York City is a dream.
“GGWCUP inspires and activates women globally to realize the Global Goals. Together we can rally leaders from business, government and NGOs to action for new partnerships that drive inclusive growth and accelerate solutions to the SDGs,” – Ann Rosenberg, SVP, Global Head of SAP Next-Gen.
Hosting partner, Thailand
UNDP, Chelsea FC Foundation & Nist International School
In 2017 and in 2019 UNDP, Chelsea FC Foundation and Nist International School hosted a GGWCUP in Bangkok.
The entire club and school were involved in taking actions for the Global Goals and hosting the 20 competing teams.
The students were key players in creating the two day event from start to end. They were introduced to the UN 17 Global Goals, they learned about the goals while playing ball and creating new drills and actions for the Goals.
In conversation interviews with Game of Thrones Actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau the students talked about how they could advance their actions for the Global Goals in general and climate change in spectacular. In return the students invited Nikolaj to different sites to investigate progress and to help them plant mango trees to preserve the cost line and of course Nikolaj also joined as the football referee for the Global goals World Cup games.
On day one of the tournament, the 18+ women’s team was competing. On day two the U11 boy and girl teams.
“Some of the goals are so big: End poverty, combat climate change. None of us can do this on our own, but all of us together can make a real difference. ”
Team Partner
Danish Danfoss x German team Hope Fighters
The German GGWCUP team Hope Fighters playing for Global Goals 4 was proudly sponsored by Danfoss to play in the GGWCUP Europe May 14 because “they embody our foundation and our focus on continuing to develop and build highly competent ad engaging teams” Flemming Lynge Nielsen, Sustainability Director from Danfoss Power.
“Danfoss is already active in many public-private partnerships, mainly with the United Nations Environment Program, the UN Global Compact and Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All). This time is different, the Global Goals World Cup really allows for active engagement of employees. “Awareness-raising is the first thing we need to do, to hold our governments accountable when it comes to the implementation of the Global Goals. At Danfoss we are already planning to keep the team after the tournament and replicate it at our Danfoss campuses across the world” – Birgitte Ladefoged, Denmark. HR Director Danfoss.
Funding Partner
GAIN - Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
By sponsoring the post-tournament Team Dinner, GAIN engages corporate partners and use GGWCUP as a platform for advocacy, local community outreach and mobilization. GAIN authentically enters into a dialogue with all the players and their fans about the importance of nutrition and the most pressing local challenges.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is a strategic partner with primary focus on Goal 2 Zero Hunger, Goal 5 Gender Equality, and recognizing that the fastest way to end hunger and malnutrition is by empowering and educating women.
Event partner
Grundfos brings water to life in Copenhagen at the GGWCUP Europe 2019
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals need all the attention they can get – especially the clean water and climate action goals.
Grundfos support Global Goals 6 and 13 in particular because we believe that we can actually make a difference in these two areas. With our energy-efficient pump solutions and extensive experience with water, we can contribute to the global effort to provide all human beings with access to clean water and sanitation.
Grundfos will participate in the GGWCUP Copenhagen May 14 2019 and do the wave for Goal 6 and 13. Please join the wave here and use #goal6and13.
Partners with specialized knowledge
Global Citizen
Global Citizen partners with us to create a synergy effect through mutual support, branding and access to ambassadors, high level decision makers and influencers.
Global Citizen also provides teams with inspiration for action and knowledge of pressing issues related to their chosen goal.
At our annual Finals in New York City during the UNGA and Global Goals Week, a wining teams are awarded with tickets to the Global Citizen Festival.
Partners with specialized knowledge
PANDORA Jewelry, Bangkok
PANDORA Jewelry has Bangkok as it is primary production site, and thus when Global Goals World Cup came to the city, it was a great way to engage their employees in the sustainability agenda in a fun and interactive way.
The team chose to play for Goal no 9: Industry, innovation and Infrastructure, to reflect the company’s commitment to implementing state of the art innovation in their production facilities.
As Gold sponsors PANDORA executives were invited to an exclusive dinner at the Danish Embassy with the celebrity ambassador, and had extensive brand visibility at the event. In addition the partnership was publicized in event partner publications.
League Partner
Danish Arla Foods Ingredients encourage Argentinian girls to play for the world they want
A new football league, “La Liga del Potrero Femenina”, for girls between the ages of 12-17 from neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires has launched April 2018 with playful partners - and Arla Food Ingredients kept the ball rolling and arranged a friendly match between Boca Social at La Bombonera and Arla Foods Ingredients.
The project is supported by: The Danish Embassy - Boca Social Foundation -The City of Buenos Aires - EIR Soccer - Arla Food Ingredients - Lone Lighthouse - GANNI - Coaches Across Continents - Bread And Butter - World’s Largest Lesson.
Global Goals League #Ligadelpotrero
In March 2019 we went back to kick-start our second season for our Global Goals League #Ligadelpotrero and Danish Crown Prince Frederik came to visit.
Tailor made partnership
GANNI x GGWCUP 2017
Danish fashion brand GANNI engages its massive network of influencers and bloggers, by sharing the compelling story of the Global Goals World Cup.
Their Support-t-shirt, designed specifically for GGWCUP became one of the i"it" t-shirts of the season, and was featured by multiple influencers and had strong visibility at GGWCUP events throughout the year. Proceeds from sales goes towards supporting the participation of players from low income areas in the GGWCUP events.
GANNI also collaborated with In-Style magazine and Office Magazine to raise awareness of the event.