Category: From the Field 152 posts found


Grassroot Soccer Honors Mandela Day

July 21, 2014

Day of community service honors Madiba's legacy. Read More

GRS Harnesses the Power of Soccer to Speak to Youth

July 7, 2014

" ...I am always reminded to stay healthy and have healthy behavior." Read More

Grassroot Soccer Zimbabwe Launches Programming From FIFA Football for Hope Centre

June 10, 2014

Centre is the new community hub for GRS in Bulawayo... Read More

GRS Champions League Builds Community Among Young Men

May 27, 2014

Program provides young men opportunities for better outcomes in employment, health, and healthy relationships. Read More

Professional Soccer Players Increase Demand for HIV Testing in Zimbabwe

April 28, 2014

"Because of Grassroot Soccer, I want to know my status" Read More

SKILLZ+ Provides Support to HIV+ Youth

April 21, 2014

"Having someone you look up to admit to their status and tell their story without any shame gives you confidence and encouragementā€... Read More

GRS Zimbabwe Girls Compete in Street Child World Cup

April 4, 2014

Team helps bring awareness to issues facing youth around the world... Read More

GRS Coaches Participate in Global Money Week

April 1, 2014

Coaches collaborate on worldwide celebration to empower the next generation to be confident and skilled economic citizens. Read More

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

March 24, 2014

Editor’s Note: We first published this story in March, 2011. Since then, Coach Opo has remained with VAP, and is now the organization’s Monitoring &… Read More

GRS and RV United Team Up to Change the Game for Girls and Young Women

March 12, 2014

Only female soccer team in Khayelitsha proves a powerful force... Read More