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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: The World Cup of football solutions

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The World Cup of football solutions

22/11/2022 GMT

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How football can solve problems off the pitch

How football can solve problems off the pitch.

As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, we look at the initiatives around the world which are using football as a way to solve problems off the pitch. 

We meet the people using the beautiful game to support men with their mental health in the UK, bring people together after conflict in Iraq and build the confidence of girls in the Netherlands.

Presenter: Myra Anubi

Reporters: Jo Casserly and Craig Langran
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Hal Haines
Editor: Emma Rippon

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

Image: Roxanne ‘Rocky’ Hehakaija

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