Category: Programs 126 posts found


Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Zambia: The Grassroot Soccer Approach

February 19, 2014

“It starts with the kids; if we can help them understand and respect each other, things can really change.” Read More

Coach Sibeko: Learning, Teaching, and Caring through SKILLZ Street

February 19, 2014

Coach Namhla Sibeko, Khayelitsha, South Africa SKILLZ Street, GRS’s female-specific program, was designed purposefully to empower female participants and teach them about their… Read More

GRS South Africa Wins Impumelelo Platinum Award

January 15, 2014

Award recognizes SKILLZ Street programme for girls, GRS contributions to improving lives of South Africans... Read More

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and Madonna’s Raising Malawi Partner with GRS in Malawi

December 2, 2013

Initiative bring GRS program into multiple Malawi communities... Read More

GRS SKILLZ Street Innovator Wins GOOD Pioneers of Health Award

November 21, 2013

Aware recognizes African innovations in health... Read More

Grassroot Soccer Celebrates Opening of FIFA Football for Hope Centre in Alexandra, South Africa

November 12, 2013

New Centre will serve as vibrant and sustainable development hub... Read More

Grassroot Soccer featured in WorldView Magazine

November 6, 2013

Focus on Sports and the Peace Corps highlights partnership... Read More

Grassroot Soccer Partners with SanDisk and the Peace Corps to Fight HIV Through Education

July 11, 2013

Donation from SanDisk enables GRS to provide materials to many more Peace Corps Volunteers. Read More

Grassroot Soccer Hosts Global Program Learning Exchange

June 6, 2013

Partners from around the globe come together to share best practices. Read More