Grassroot Soccer Curriculum
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Key Information
Adolescence is a simultaneously exciting and tricky time, and the adolescent brain, particularly the frontal cortex, is still developing; this means adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviors and less likely to consider the consequences. This is where Grassroot Soccer comes in. Our programs leverage the universal appeal of soccer as the platform to reach adolescents during this critical time. Using soccer as the hook, we engage adolescents in making healthy decisions through our Three C’s: an adolescent-friendly and evidence-based health Curriculum, the supportive influence of local mentor and role model Coaches, and a fun, inclusive, and positive Culture.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
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Partner(s)
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Ministry Affiliation
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COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Global / regionalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
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Education areas
Other skills
- Life skills/sexuality education
Cross-cutting areas
- Empowerment
- Gender equality
- HIV and STIs
- Other aspects of sexual and reproductive health
- Other cultural practices
- Sports
Program participants
Other populations reached
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Participants include
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Other
- Sports programs
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Education goals
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Cross-cutting goals
- Changed social norms
- Improved health - other
- Improved sexual and reproductive health
- Increased agency and empowerment
- Increased knowledge of HIV, puberty, and sexual and reproductive health