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The World Cup of football solutions

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 鈥楻ocky鈥� Hehakaija

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23 minutes

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Tue 22 Nov 2022 23:06GMT
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  • Tue 22 Nov 2022 15:06GMT
    麻豆社 World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
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  • Tue 22 Nov 2022 23:06GMT
    麻豆社 World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa

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