Category: Programs 112 posts found
Making the Cut in Uganda: Findings of VMMC Demand-Creation Work Published
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is widely recognized by public health experts as a key component of HIV prevention. According to the World Health… Read More
“Young People Can Change South Africa”: On International Youth Day, a Call to Action
There’s a chance you’ve heard the name Yamkela Nqweniso. The seventeen-year-old Grassroot Soccer graduate and volunteer is, among other accomplishments, an HIV youth ambassador,… Read More
Grassroot Soccer Hosts Malaria Workshop This Week
Participants at a case management group discussion Did you know that nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria? According… Read More
Malaria Photo Essay
Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) is a Nigerian-run NGO that empowers, educates, and inspires youth and communities using proven models or ideas modified… Read More
The True Meaning of International Development
By Grassroot Soccer Master Coach Nicole Banister Nicole Banister was a third-year Peace Corps Volunteer serving as the Peace Corps Program Assistant and a Master Coach… Read More
One Week Into SKILLZ+, Youth Participant Has New Outlook
One of the most powerful aspects of Grassroot Soccerâs SKILLZ+ program is the encouragement provided by SKILLZ+ Coaches. These HIV+ role models identify… Read More
Grassroot Soccer’s SKILLZ Street Named Classy Awards Finalist
Grassroot Soccerâs SKILLZ Street program has been named a Classy Awards Finalist, one of the 100 most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises of 2017!… Read More
Success Story: DREAMS, A Life Changing Opportunity
The DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) Initiative is an ambitious $385 million partnership to reduce HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in HIV… Read More
A Role Model for HIV+ Youth – Meet Coach Marilyn
Marilyn, age 26, is a Grassroot Soccer (GRS) Coach in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Marilyn is part of a unique GRS programme called âSKILLZ+â, which… Read More
Eight Big Wins That Youâve Made Possible for Youth in 2016!
In 2016, our supporters helped Grassroot Soccer make an impact in the lives of many young people. Below are just… Read More