My Grassroot experience: zohn

Friday, September 17, 2010

Away from the bright lights and manicured fields, there's another side of soccer....

Next Tuesday in New York city will be the premiere of the movie Pelada, which is all about the magic of soccer in the lives of regular people all over the world. Its a story based on the novel idea that if you have a soccer ball anywhere in the world you can make connections regardless of your background, language, prejudice or any other difference! Pretty cool!

Ethan Zohn and some of the GRS Directors will be hosting a special screening of the documentary/film in New York, with admission fees going to the great work GRS is doing around the world. If you're in the city, please do support! Details below:

September 21st, 2010 - 8pm - Legends Bar and Restaurant
Doors open at 7:00pm
*Seating is first come, first serve - so come early!
*Kids are welcome and encouraged

Introduction by Ethan Zohn, Q&A with Directors to follow screening

Legends Bar and Restaurant
6 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 1001-3321

Buy tickets online here.
Watch he trailer here.: http://www.pelada-movie.com/

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Welcome! My name is Tinacho Chitongo and I am a Field Intern in Port Elizabeth, South Africa with Grassroot Soccer (GRS), an organization that actively uses the power of the game of football/soccer to educate and inform youths about HIV and AIDS. This blog will be my way of highlighting the important work Grassroot Soccer does to you from my perspective in the organization. Please feel free to follow this blog and be sure to spread the word about organizations like Grassroot Soccer.

HIV and AIDS have had a major impact in sub-Saharan Africa, with high infection rates and associated problems hampering several nations from fulfilling their potential. The tide is changing however, and organizations such as GRS are leading the charge to reduce infection rates by educating the next generation. My internship will provide me with an opportunity to serve and help out an organization whose mission and vision I firmly believe in. I am also fund raising to cover my expenses for the internship. I would appreciate any and all contributions (see link below).

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I encourage you to continue supporting great causes that are making the world a better place!

Thank you in advance for all your support!

For more details on my internship or any relevant queries please email me at tchitongo@grassrootsoccer.org

Grassroot Soccer terms.

Skillz Coaches - local peer educators that are trained to deliver the Skillz curriculum to youths aged between 12 and 18. Our coaches are based in the communities they work in.

Intervention - An intervention is a deliberate process by which change is introduced into peoples' thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Our interventions focus on HIV prevention and life skills lessons led by Skillz Coaches.

HCT - HIV Counseling and Testing - we typically host HCT soccer tournaments where kids play soccer and they are given incentives to find out their HIV status at the same venue in an all day event.

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Away from the bright lights and manicured fields, there's another side of soccer....

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