Category: Uncategorized 72 posts found


Building Sustainability: Grassroot Soccer and Peace Corps Team Up to Create a Lasting Legacy

October 7, 2019

Master Coaches participate in a Peace Corps and Grassroot Soccer Sustainability Workshop. The relationship between Grassroot Soccer and the Peace Corps dates back to 2005. Read More

Watch: Goldman Sachs Equalizer Cup Delivers Support for Adolescent Health (and Office Bragging Rights)

September 9, 2019

Grassroot Soccer Co-Founder Ethan Zohn rallies eager competitors ahead of the 2019 Equalizer Cup. On Tuesday, August 27, nearly 100 intrepid… Read More

“More Ways of Giving”: A DREAMS Success Story

July 23, 2019

The following story highlights Grassroot Soccer Zimbabwe’s DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) programming, in partnership with FHI360, and was written by Grassroot Soccer… Read More

International Women’s Day: Amellia’s Story

March 6, 2019

International Women’s Day 2019 is March 8. The following post was written by Amellia Chifodya, former Zimbabwe Women’s National Team player and Grassroot Soccer Zimbabwe… Read More

“My Survivour”: A Mother’s Bravery, Her Daughter’s Strength

December 3, 2018

At Grassroot Soccer, we spend a lot of time talking about The Three A’s: Assets (knowledge and skills) that adolescents need to live healthy and safe;… Read More

GRS Hosts Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, UNAIDS, and Others for Special World AIDS Day Visit

December 1, 2018

KHAYELITSHA, SOUTH AFRICA — Grassroot Soccer (GRS) kicked off World AIDS Day commemorations and activities in Khayelitsha Friday with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister … Read More

You Did It! What Your Support Accomplished in 2018

November 28, 2018

This time of year brings cause for reflection, and we at Grassroot Soccer (GRS) are humbled by your continued support of our programming. Whether you’ve… Read More

Together, We Can: An Inclusive Approach to Combating Gender-Based Violence

November 22, 2018

On Sunday, November 25, more than 3,700 organizations from across the world will join together for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a… Read More

The Faces of Team GRS: 2018 NYC Marathon

November 16, 2018

‘Tis the season to be grateful! Year after year, mile after mile, Grassroot Soccer (GRS) supporters are pounding pavement, tackling trails, and taking on bike… Read More

We’ve Done Our Research: Highlights from HIV and Adolescence Workshop

October 25, 2018

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Over 200 participants attended the International Conference on HIV and Adolescence in Cape Town in mid-October. Grassroot Soccer (GRS) was… Read More