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Playing for Life
We’re coaching life-saving skills through the world’s most popular sport
Our Mission
Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to equip young people with the life-saving information, services, and mentorship they need to live healthier lives
Global Impact Through The Beautiful Game
Adolescents around the globe are facing unprecedented health challenges, and in sub-Saharan Africa the largest generation of young people in the world is 6x more likely to die from preventable causes such as HIV, complications from teen pregnancy, and self-harm. Grassroot Soccer is dedicated to helping young people overcome their greatest health challenges and thrive.
25 Million Adolescents reached
60+ Countries
Grassroot Soccer works together with a network of leading organizations and individuals in the worlds of philanthropy, sport, and global health to make an impact around the world
David Beckham, 2017 Gala
Sir Elton John, South Africa 2017
Trevor Noah, South Africa 2015
Seth Meyers, 2022 Gala
Prince Harry, South Africa 2015
Kola Bokinni, Jessica Berman, Roger Bennett, Ethan Zohn, Carli Lloyd, Ali Krieger, Don Garber; 2024 Gala
2024 World AIDS Day Gala Raises More Than $2 Million for Grassroot Soccer
At Grassroot Soccer, our team is united around a common goal to change the game in adolescent health.
Research That Drives Change
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Cross-sectional study of Digital MindSKILLZ among mobile phone users in six sub-Saharan African countries
Mixed methods pilot study of MindSKILLZ among adolescents in Kenya
Updates
Introducing Grassroot Soccer’s 2025 Annual Report
Messi Goal Recreated with Illustrations from 120 Grassroot Soccer Participants
Closing the Adolescent Mental Health Gap: New Evidence for MindSKILLZ
