Fundraising Help

Hello Friends!

This summer I will be leaving the States to spend the year working for Grassroot Soccer (GRS) in South Africa. GRS was founded by former professional soccer players. It is a South Africa-based non-governmental organization that integrates the cross-cultural appeal of soccer with evidence-based HIV prevention and life skills programs that arm African youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to live HIV free. Translating research into action and leveraging the excitement around the 2010 World Cup, GRS attracts and engages African youth through schools, community outreach, and social multimedia (e.g. magazines and TV). Since 2003, over 270,000 youth in 16 countries have received comprehensive HIV prevention education through programs linked to GRS. By bringing the model to scale through innovative and sustainable partnerships, GRS aims to educate over 1 million youth by World Cup 2010. In order to participate with this amazing organization and work towards achieving these goals, I must raise enough money to support myself while in Africa. I truly appreciate your generosity and any amount helps. Thanks!