This is the story of Ana Clara Ferreira, an 18-year-old footballer from the Complexo de Penha favela in Rio de Janeiro. She works for the Street Child United Brazil (SCUB) project. SCUB helps to support youth in the community by providing training sessions away from common violence on the streets in Complexo da Penha, which is classified as one of the most violent communities in Rio. Playing on the streets since she was seven years old, Ana Clara represented Brazil with SCUB and won the 2018 Street Child World Cup in Moscow. She plays for Bangu – a club in Rio State’s first division. Ana Clara’s story reveals the role of SCUB in her life and her dreams of becoming a successful football player.

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