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First Lady Michelle Obama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Meet With Grassroot Soccer

June 24, 2011

June 23, Cape Town, South Africa – Grassroot Soccer staff, coaches, and participants had the honor of meeting First Lady Michelle Obama along with… Read More

Grassroot Soccer to Host Youth Day HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Tournament in Cape Town

June 16, 2011

In line with its widely publicised mission, Grassroot Soccer (GRS), in partnership with the  Western Cape Department of Local Government, Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading… Read More

South African Mail & Guardian Names 2 Grassroot Soccer Staff to 2011 “Top 200 Young South Africans” List

June 10, 2011

The South African Mail & Guardian, a premier print and online newspaper, just released it’s annual list of “Top 200 Young South Africans,” and Grassroot… Read More

Generation Skillz Program Featured on BBC Radio’s “Health Check”

May 23, 2011

Grassroot Soccer's Generation Skillz program was recently featured on BBC Radio's Health Check. Read More

UNAIDS High Level Commission on HIV Prevention visits Grassroot Soccer

May 9, 2011

"Grassroot Soccer is restoring dignity and building self-esteem of young girls..." Read More

Win a Special THOR Prize Pack!

May 9, 2011

If you missed your chance to win a free screening of THOR, we’ve got a little bit more for you THOR fans. From May… Read More

Bantu Rovers Latest: Southern Region top teams lose

May 9, 2011

BUSCOD Southern Region Division One championship contenders Quelaton and Bantu Rovers got a rude awakening at the weekend as they both lost their games leaving… Read More

Soccer Star Alex Song Supports Grassroot Soccer in the Fight Against AIDS

May 5, 2011

Alex Song, star midfielder for Arsenal F.C. and Cameroon, supports GRS. Read More

Ulwazi Cup HIV Counseling and Testing Tournament a Big Success

May 5, 2011

Youth and community members in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, spend a day filled with football, fun, and HIV awareness. Read More

Grassroot Soccer Takes the Win at NYFEST

April 26, 2011

Grassroot Soccer, led by GRS co-founder Ethan Zohn, took home the winner’s trophy in the 1st Annual NYFEST. Read More