Grassroot Soccer Inc

Educating and building the health assets of adolescents: grassroot soccer harnesses the power of soccer and fun to implement school-based and out-of-school interventions ("skillz" programs) that build the health knowledge and life skills of young people and provide them with the information they need to make healthier decisions in their lives. Skillz programs, which are facilitated by trained near-peer mentor coaches, are adapted to the age and gender of participants and include information relevant to young people in their specific contexts.

Other activities: grassroot soccer also works to facilitate adolescents' access to health services through active linkages to health service providers, community mobilization and norm strengthening, engagement with family members through home visits, and through coach-escorted referrals.