About

Start a ripple

About

Start a ripple

Mission & Vision

At Favela Street, we believe that real change starts small.

Be a drop. Start a ripple.

One individual creates impact.

Together, they change communities.


Our mission

We exist to develop a new generation of strong, self-aware role models rooted in their community, using street football to connect, empower and drive change from the ground up.

About having fun

Street football is at the heart of Favela Street. It is accessible, flexible and played everywhere, making it the perfect way to connect with young people in underserved communities.

Through street football, we create a safe and fun environment where youth can express themselves, build confidence and develop life skills. It breaks down barriers, brings people together and reflects the real dynamics of everyday life. By starting with fun and connection, we open the door to personal growth, leadership and lasting impact.

The Ripple

Favela Street envisions a strong, positive community where local youth lead the way. We believe in the strength, talent and untapped potential of young people, especially in underserved communities.

Through our programmes, we focus on youth development, personal leadership and community impact. By investing in the individual, we create lasting change that naturally extends to families, neighbourhoods and beyond.

We call these young people Future Leading Players, a new generation of role models who grow from within their community and lead by example.


At Favela Street, we believe that real change starts small.

Be a drop. Start a ripple.

One individual creates impact.

Together, they change communities.


Our mission

We exist to develop a new generation of strong, self-aware role models rooted in their community, using street football to connect, empower and drive change from the ground up.

About having fun

Street football is at the heart of Favela Street. It is accessible, flexible and played everywhere, making it the perfect way to connect with young people in underserved communities.

Through street football, we create a safe and fun environment where youth can express themselves, build confidence and develop life skills. It breaks down barriers, brings people together and reflects the real dynamics of everyday life. By starting with fun and connection, we open the door to personal growth, leadership and lasting impact.

The Ripple

Favela Street envisions a strong, positive community where local youth lead the way. We believe in the strength, talent and untapped potential of young people, especially in underserved communities.

Through our programmes, we focus on youth development, personal leadership and community impact. By investing in the individual, we create lasting change that naturally extends to families, neighbourhoods and beyond.

We call these young people Future Leading Players, a new generation of role models who grow from within their community and lead by example.


founder & director

Roxanne ‘Rocky’ Hehakaija

From the Netherlands, Roxanne Hehakaija, better known as Rocky, is the director of the Favela Street Foundation. She is a familiar face in the international street football world, even represented as a playable character in the FIFA 20 Volta Legends team. Rocky breaks boundaries, and lives and breathes football.

Roxanne ‘Rocky’ Hehakaija

From the Netherlands, Roxanne Hehakaija, better known as Rocky, is the director of the Favela Street Foundation. She is a familiar face in the international street football world, even represented as a playable character in the FIFA 20 Volta Legends team. Rocky breaks boundaries, and lives and breathes football.

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