Grassroot Soccer: Using the Power of Soccer in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS

HIV/AIDS: A Global PandemicThe HIV/AIDS pandemic has become arguably the worst public health crisis in human history, with over 33 million men, women... read more »
Soccer: A Universal LanguageWe tap the power and popularity of soccer to reach at-risk students, break stigmas, dramatically increase awareness, and change behaviors to combat HIV... read more »
Who We AreWe train role models– soccer players, coaches, teachers, and peers– to deliver our HIV-prevention curriculum, as kids learn best from from people they respect... read more »
What We DoGrassroot Soccer's "Skillz" curriculum utilizes soccer-based activities and games to provide youth with comprehensive HIV prevention and life-skills education... read more »
Join The TeamLearn about how you can help Grassroot Soccer, and join our team as we strive to utilize the power of soccer and the excitement of the 2010 World Cup to fight HIV/AIDS... read more »
New York City Marathon TeamGrassroot Soccer is an official participating charity in the 2009 New York City Marathon, and has fielded a team of supporters running to raise money and awareness of GRS... read more »
Lose The ShoesMobilize your own college, high school, community, or soccer club in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa! Host a Lose-the-Shoes 3v3 barefoot tournament to help GRS... read more »

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An independent survey found that after participating in the GRS Curriculum:

The percentage of students who could list three people they could talk to about HIV increased from 33% to 72%
The percentage of students who knew where to go for help for HIV related problems increased from 47 to 76%
The percentage of students who said they would feel comfortable providing emotional support for an HIV positive classmate increased from 52% to 73%
The percentage of students who believed condoms were effective increased from 49% to 71%

(Source: Children’s Health Council Evaluation)

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Barclays Spaces for Sports supports Grassroot Soccer Zambia

By GRSweb on November 16, 2009

On Wednesday, November 13, 2009, Barclays Bank and Grassroot Soccer Zambia officially launched a 3-year partnership in Zambia under Barclays’ Spaces for Sport initiative. Over 100 guests attended the launch at the Barclays Sports Complex in Lusaka, including employees of Barclays Bank Zambia and GRS Zambia, representatives from partner organizations, 40 GRS coaches, and an [...]

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