Film Screening: I Am Somebody

St. Andrew’s-Wesley is an open-hearted, open-minded, LGBT2Q+  venue and we respectfully acknowledge that we gather on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  Our Mission is ‘to be a light in the heart of the city’ and to be a progressive community committed to justice.

St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church

An inspiring story about six street-connected children who are chosen to 
represent their country at the Street Child World Cup in Qatar.

St. Andrew's Wesley United Church

I Am Somebody is the inspiring story about six street-connected children who are chosen to represent their country at the Street Child World Cup in Qatar. Some of them are from the streets of Brazil and Bangladesh, some come from poor families in Pakistan and another is from a refugee camp in Palestine. But there is one thing that all these children have in common: their lives will change forever when they participate in the Street Child World Cup. The United Nations estimates that there are over 100 million street-connected children worldwide who depend on the streets for their survival. The Street Child World Cup uses the power of football for change. The Street Child World Cup in Qatar brought together 28 teams with more than 280 street-connected children from 25 countries from across the world for their own boys and girls international football tournaments, festival of arts and congress for their rights. Q&amp;A with Drika (young leader), Scott Rehmus (executive producer), Anya Welch (Partnership &amp; Programme Coordinator, Street Child United). Friday, April 26 5:30pm doors open 6:00pm program starts 6:30pm screening &amp; Q&amp;A afterwards free but welcome donations lite snacks/drinks for sale Sanctuary (SW corner of Burrard &amp; Nelson St.)

St Andrew’s-Wesley ia an open-hearted, open-minded, LGBT2Q+ venue and we respectfully acknowledge that we gather on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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