08/05/2026
It's unfortunate but it is for good.
💔 Our hearts are broken.
💔 With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce that our girls could not make it to Mexico for the 2026 Street Child World Cup.
Just 5 hours before departure, our Emirates flight was suddenly cancelled. The tickets we had purchased for nearly $2,500 per person jumped to almost $4,500, leaving us in an impossible situation. We explored every possible option, searching tirelessly for alternative flights, but we faced challenges with unavailable seats, transit visa requirements, and extremely high ticket costs.
Over the past days, we have been quiet because we were fighting from every angle to find a solution. Unfortunately, despite all efforts, time was not on our side.
Our girls are heartbroken. Many of them have broken down emotionally after dreaming, preparing, and working so hard for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Right now, we are focusing on getting counseling and emotional support for them during this difficult moment.
We are incredibly grateful to Street Child United for their willingness to support us and even offer to purchase tickets at any cost. Sadly, the challenge was not only the money, but also the very limited time and travel restrictions we faced.
To everyone who supported, prayed, donated, encouraged, and stood with us on this journey — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please continue to keep our girls in your prayers. This is painful, but we believe this is not the end of their story. 🇬🇭❤️
