football's hidden story: Dench_FHS_36

A boy on his bed at the Sahara Football Academy in Pokhara. The Academy is a well run home for street children and orphans. 20 boys are provided with a home, education and football training. The football keeps them out of trouble, builds friendships, improves concentration and provides hope for a better future.In disaster areas, war zones and urban wastelands, football keeps humanity alive. It brings nations together and promotes unity. It encourages equality and generates pride and self-belief. It has the power to heal and to help, to motivate, to give freedom to dreams and empower a generation. There are millions of people playing the game or helping it to flourish who find that football brings a positive dimension to their lives.Away from the billionaire owned clubs with it's multi-million dollar players, Football's Hidden Story is a series of emotive human interest photographs showing the positive impact football has had at grassroot level on individuals and communities all around the world.

A boy on his bed at the Sahara Football Academy in Pokhara. The Academy is a well run home for street children and orphans. 20 boys are provided with a home, education and football training. The football keeps them out of trouble, builds friendships, improves concentration and provides hope for a better future.

In disaster areas, war zones and urban wastelands, football keeps humanity alive. It brings nations together and promotes unity. It encourages equality and generates pride and self-belief. It has the power to heal and to help, to motivate, to give freedom to dreams and empower a generation. There are millions of people playing the game or helping it to flourish who find that football brings a positive dimension to their lives.

Away from the billionaire owned clubs with it's multi-million dollar players, Football's Hidden Story is a series of emotive human interest photographs showing the positive impact football has had at grassroot level on individuals and communities all around the world.