Colombia boy portrait
Photo: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps
story November 27, 2006 12:25AM

Harnessing Soccer's Power

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In this interview with Liberian radio, Grassroot Soccer Co-Founder Kirk Friedrich talks about some of the activities that help youth learn about HIV/AIDS.

Five-minute audio clip


Grassroot Soccer is Mercy Corps' partner in Liberia on its "YES to Soccer" program, which leverages the popularity of the world's most popular sport to educate youth about HIV/AIDS and empower them to make healthy decisions. More than 1,600 youth in Liberia from 53 communities participated.

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