Coach’s Story

Stories from Grassroot Soccer coaches about how HIV/AIDS has affected their lives.

“We Need to Cheer Our Home Team Versus HIV and AIDS”

“We Need to Cheer Our Home Team Versus HIV and AIDS”

Opo is one of our coaches in Kenya through a program run by our partner organizaion, VAP (Vijana Amani Pamoja) and funded by the Egmont Trust. Here he shares his inspiring story and why he wants to fight the stigma [...]

Sithethelelwe “Kwinji” Sibanda

Sithethelelwe “Kwinji” Sibanda

A Role Model for Girls in Zimbabwe Kwinji Sibanda is not only a coach and cornerstone of the Zimbabwean Grassroot Soccer team, but a strong role model for girls and soccer players alike in the communities of Bulawayo and throughout the [...]

Andile Rafeni

Andile Rafeni

Turning the Tide Against HIV/AIDS 25 year old Andile Rafeni grew up in a local community on the outskirts of Cape Town. He dropped out of school in Grade 11 and turned to a life controlled by drugs and gangsterism. [...]