Grassroots Soccer is an innovative organization
that uses the power of soccer as an entry
point to achieve its main objective of
providing rigorous health education,
focusing on HIV and AIDS
Led by coaches, in
addition to engaging students in critical
learning about HIV prevention, the program
provides psychosocial support and the
opportunity for kids to form trusting
relationships with responsible adults
who are role models.
the Grassroots approach
of using fun and games achieves results.
In a 2007 evaluation, it was found that
children who went through the program
had significantly reduced incidences
of multiple sex partners compared to
children who did not participate.