Saving Lives Through Sport

Across 60+ studies including 7 randomized-controlled trials, our research shows we are:

Reaching Millions of Young People

Grassroot Soccer has reached more than 25 million young people with life-saving health information and access to services.

Improving Adolescent Mental Health

Our mental health programs cut the number of participants with depression nearly in half.

Stopping the Spread of HIV

Participants are more likely to test for HIV, get on treatment, and stay on treatment, resulting in 3x fewer new HIV infections.

Reducing Unintended Pregnancies and Maternal Deaths

Girl participants are more likely to use modern contraception, resulting in 2.3x fewer unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal deaths.

OUR RESEARCH PARTNERS

Grassroot Soccer partners with leading research institutions to contribute to the global understanding of what works in adolescent health and ensure our programs have the greatest impact possible.

Our Impact in Action

A Changemaker at Home and in the Community: My Experience as a SKILLZ Coach

A Changemaker at Home and in the Community: My Experience as a SKILLZ Coach

Building a Community of Knowledge and Hope for Youth Living with HIV in Zambia

Youth Reproductive Health Assistants as Essential Workers: Reaching Adolescents in Zimbabwe During COVID-19

Partnering for Healthy Behaviors: Reaching Youth in Zimbabwe through SKILLZ Magazines

International Women’s Day: Collective Action and Communities

YRHA Spotlight: Thubelihle Nkala

YRHA Spotlight: Thubelihle Nkala

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Given the enormous and growing demand for our work, we are only scratching the surface of what's needed to ensure a healthy future for this next generation and the planet.