Mel Young
@melyoung53.bsky.social
President and Co-Founder Homeless World Cup. Social entrepreneur. Co-Founder Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs. Runner. Blog: https://youngandyounger.substack.com
For anyone writing good reports about homelessness this prestigious Orwell Prize could be yours www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-p...
Reporting Homelessness | The Orwell Foundation
Celebrating evidence-led reporting The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness 2026 will be awarded for reporting and/or commentary on homelessness. This prize is open early career journalists who are...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
For anyone writing good reports about homelessness this prestigious Orwell Prize could be yours www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-p...
So, what does the perfect town look and feel like? Such a stimulating blog discussion! @weallscotland.bsky.social @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @ashokafrance.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @weforum.org Positive and constructive discussions in a divisive world!
We're Young (@melyoung53.bsky.social) & Younger (@alexscm.bsky.social) - 2 friends from 2 generations who write about anything that interests us! You can find our 'blog chats' on Substack; first up for 2026 is the first in our mini-series about our perfect town: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Our perfect town
The world feels like a difficult place at the moment - so Mel and Alex spent some time musing on what their perfect town would be like - and it raised some interesting discussion!
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January 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
So, what does the perfect town look and feel like? Such a stimulating blog discussion! @weallscotland.bsky.social @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @ashokafrance.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @weforum.org Positive and constructive discussions in a divisive world!
Enjoying writing the regular blog with Alex Matthews youngandyounger.substack.com/p/tuning-int... Enjoy and follow on. youngandyounger.substack.com Thanks
Tuning into the seasons
Because we are, after all, part of nature
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October 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Enjoying writing the regular blog with Alex Matthews youngandyounger.substack.com/p/tuning-int... Enjoy and follow on. youngandyounger.substack.com Thanks
Made it. Aimed to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation and made it on the last day of the month! Thanks so much for all your support. Hugely appreciated. lnkd.in/eiZ39XBp @parkrunuk.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social @pauls-h.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Made it. Aimed to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation and made it on the last day of the month! Thanks so much for all your support. Hugely appreciated. lnkd.in/eiZ39XBp @parkrunuk.bsky.social @runnersworld.bsky.social @pauls-h.bsky.social
Aiming to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation as part of the World United 5K. Managed 75k so far this month. Please join in and support Homeless World Cup. worldunited.gofundraise.co.uk/page/MelYoun... @homelessworldcup @parkrunuk.bsky.social
World United Home 2025 | Mel's Fundraising Page
Hi Everyone,The Homeless World Cup Foundation, which as you know I am attached to, is organising a special virtual 5k Run throughout May.I have agreed to take part in this fundraiser and any support y...
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May 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Aiming to run 200k in May for Homeless World Cup Foundation as part of the World United 5K. Managed 75k so far this month. Please join in and support Homeless World Cup. worldunited.gofundraise.co.uk/page/MelYoun... @homelessworldcup @parkrunuk.bsky.social
Insightful and refreshing podcast with Paul Sinton-Hewitt founder of @parkrunUK on the power and impact of running podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... a true social innovator; go run. @runnersworld @runnersworlduk
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April 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Insightful and refreshing podcast with Paul Sinton-Hewitt founder of @parkrunUK on the power and impact of running podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... a true social innovator; go run. @runnersworld @runnersworlduk
The World United 5k is back! 🙌 REPRESENT your football team ⚽ and RAISE funds for the Homeless World Cup Foundation 💪. RUN 5k anywhere this May and impact thousands globally. 🌎 Sign up now: ow.ly/VZLP50UVAMB%... #WorldUnited5k #HomelessWorldCup #MoreThanAGame
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February 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The World United 5k is back! 🙌 REPRESENT your football team ⚽ and RAISE funds for the Homeless World Cup Foundation 💪. RUN 5k anywhere this May and impact thousands globally. 🌎 Sign up now: ow.ly/VZLP50UVAMB%... #WorldUnited5k #HomelessWorldCup #MoreThanAGame
Only 200 days to go until the Homeless World Cup starts in #Oslo 23 to 30 August 2025. Can't wait, football changing lives @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social @uefaeuro2024.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @weallscotland.bsky.social @theathletic.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Only 200 days to go until the Homeless World Cup starts in #Oslo 23 to 30 August 2025. Can't wait, football changing lives @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @theguardian.com @channel4news.bsky.social @uefaeuro2024.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @weallscotland.bsky.social @theathletic.bsky.social
This year the @homelessworldcup will return to #Oslo Here are some special memories from #Oslo in 2017 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpsR... Be inspired and see you in Oslo 23rd to 30th August. Football changes lives. @theguardian.com @financialtimes.com @channel4news.bsky.social
"Friends forever" - musikkvideo fra Oslo 2017 Homeless World Cup
YouTube video by Frelsesarmeen
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January 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This year the @homelessworldcup will return to #Oslo Here are some special memories from #Oslo in 2017 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpsR... Be inspired and see you in Oslo 23rd to 30th August. Football changes lives. @theguardian.com @financialtimes.com @channel4news.bsky.social