Major sporting events have often led to the displacement of unhoused people, along with harms like labor trafficking and immigration enforcement. As 11 US metropolitan areas prepare to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer—and Southern California the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics—we must take action ASAP to ensure government partners and service providers are held accountable to racial-justice and human-rights values. In light of the July 24 Executive Order that endorses carceral responses to homelessness and the federal police takeover in the District of Columbia, the threat of displacement is even more severe. Yes, the politics are fraught, but we must lean into the complexity and leverage philanthropy’s unique vantage point.
Co-hosted by key regional philanthropy membership organizations and Funders Together for Housing Justice, the discussion will share lessons from past events, highlight activism by the Miami Coalition to Advance Racial Equity's, and surface how philanthropy can prevent displacement and coordinate with peers. Open to all U.S. funders, with a focus on World Cup hose regions.
What will you learn?
- Understanding the key threats to displacement so common for major sporting events
- Connecting with peers in other host cities to develop a common awareness of various preparation strategies
- Assessing willingness and opportunities for deeper coordination between funders in World Cup host cities
Speakers
- Michael Durham, Director of Networks, Funders Together for Housing Justice
- David Peery, Executive Director, Miami Coalition to Advance Racial Equity
Who should attend?
Please note: Participation in Funders Together programming is limited to foundations, community foundations, grantmaking staff at United Ways, corporate giving programs, individual philanthropists, venture philanthropy and other non-traditional philanthropic giving entities, philanthropy-serving organizations, and members of Funders Together. Government funders and staff at organizations where grantmaking is not the primary function are not eligible to participate. Funders Together reserves the right to deny participation to individuals we believe do not meet participation eligibility criteria. If you have questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Rachelle A. Matthews (RAM), Director of Membership and Programs.
How to Register?
Please RSVP for this funder call using the Register Now button above. You will receive your unique Zoom link once a Funders Together staff person has approved your registration.
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