So What Is Grassroot Soccer?

Grassroot Soccer (GRS) uses the power of soccer in the fight against AIDS.   It provides African youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to live HIV free.

Using soccer players as role models, and utilizing the popularity of soccer to engage hard-to-reach young people, GRS has combined social theory, public health methodologies, rigorous evaluation, and a huge dose of passion.

The curriculum is based on the Social Learning Theory and combines three powerful principles:

Kids learn best from people they respect – Role models have a unique power to influence youth.

Learning is not a spectator sport – Adolescents retain knowledge best when they are active participants in learning.

It takes a village – Lifelong learning requires community support.

Using this theory, there are three tangible components to the GRS curriculum:

1. The Coaches Guide – A guide that trains professional soccer players about how to speak to African school children about HIV prevention

2. Extra Time – A magazine and workbook that guides peer education

3. Kick Aids Guidebook – Designed to train US college-aged ambassadors to speak to American adolescents about the global HIV epidemic.

Putting it all together, GRS hopes to put 1.25 million African youth through the program by the end of 2010.  By capitalizing on the popularity of soccer, using powerful role models, sharing curriculum and making use of local infrastructure, GRS hopes to have the most effective HIV prevention education program in Africa.

To learn more, click here: www.grassrootsoccer.org

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Through the purchase of an eco-friendly textile t-shirt from http://www.onetribe.com/org/grassroot-soccer, exactly one-half, or 50 percent, of your purchase is a direct donation to Grassroot Soccer

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WaterPartners' Gary White Named Skoll Social Entrepreneur

Three-year Award to Support WaterCredit Program to Reach More People with Clean Water 

WaterPartners executive director and co-founder, Gary White, has been given The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. 

The award is presented by the Skoll Foundation to recognize the most innovative and sustainable approaches to resolving the world's most urgent social issues. 

The Skoll Foundation was created by eBay's first president, Jeff Skoll to help entrepreneurs who are working around the world on issues including tolerance and human rights, health, economic and social equity, peace and security, institutional responsibility, and environmental sustainability.

"WaterPartners International is supporting systemic change in the area of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Its innovative approach will bring great new ideas and new points of leverage into the ecosystem of Skoll social entrepreneurs working around the globe to create a world in which we all want to live," said Sally Osberg, president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

"I'm honored that WaterPartners has received this award from the Skoll Foundation and excited to see its impact on the people we serve," said White. "Access to affordable credit, which is the goal of our WaterCredit Initiative, will empower millions of people to obtain safe water and sanitation. In order to meet the needs of the nearly one billion people currently living without access to safe water and 2.6 billion without sanitation, we must affect large-scale, system change - access to affordable credit is one of the best ways to do this."

WaterPartners' innovations in programs and financing have led the way in tackling the global water crisis. Last year alone, WaterPartners' WaterCredit and grant programs empowered more than 142,000 people in Africa, South Asia and Latin America to achieve access to clean water and sanitation.

About WaterPartners 
WaterPartners is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Founded in 1990, WaterPartners works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success.

For more information, visit www.water.org.

You Can Also Support WaterPartners International on OneTribe.com

Through the purchase of an eco-friendly textile t-shirt from http://www.onetribe.com/org/waterpartners-international, exactly one-half, or 50 percent, of your purchase is a direct donation to the WaterPartners International.

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Everyone Should Have A Safe Drink Of Water

Check out the video from WaterPartners International celebrating World Water Day:

"Water World Day: A Journey"

What is WaterPartners International?

WaterPartners International is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries.

In countries like Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala, India, Kenya, and the Philippines, WaterPartners is challenging the traditional approach to assisting people.  WaterPartners does not build water systems for people, but with people.

Support WaterPartners International on OneTribe.com

Through the purchase of an eco-friendly textile t-shirt from http://www.onetribe.com/org/waterpartners-international, exactly one-half, or 50 percent, of your purchase is a direct donation to the WaterPartners International.

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Fort Collins Celebrates Bike Week

The city of Fort Collins, CO will celebrate Bike Week from June 22-28.  

Highlights of this event include:   

• Bike Prom 
  
• Sunset Cruiser Rides 
  
• The Downtown Bike Show 
  
• Bike ‘n Jazz
  
• The FC Bike Quest
  
• Bike to Work Day     

Bike to Work Day on June 24th is the signature event of the week. There will even be free breakfast stations throughout Fort Collins from 6:30-9:30 a.m.   

Bike to Work Day has been planned to be a zero-waste event - for example, all breakfast station waste will be composted.   Last year's B2WD event generated 22,500 miles, and this year’s goal is to generate more than 25,000 miles in one day (which is roughly the circumference of the earth at the equator)! 

Get your workplace signed up and participate with thousands of other bicyclists.  

For more information, go to: www.fcgov.com

OneTribe is commited to finding ways we can lessen our
environmental impact.  Find out more at www.onetribe.com

Her Majesty Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan Supports Child Helpline International

Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan speaks warmly at CHI's International Consultation about the work undertaken around the world by child helplines: 

"CHI is the leading light in the fight against child abuse. Connecting young victims to circles of support, sharing expertise across borders, bringing an informed voice to global discussions... We need more children to get [this] help, more children's voices to be heard."

Click here to see her on youtube: Queen Rania al Abdullah 

You can also support Child Helpline International ... on OneTribe.com:

Through the purchase of an eco-friendly textile t-shirt from http://www.onetribe.com/org/childhelpline-international, exactly one-half, or 50 percent, of your purchase is a direct donation to Child Helpline International

Empower Others. Empower Yourself.

Gain guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon on November 1^st, 2009 by joining the Grassroot Soccer Marathon Team. 

Grassroot Soccer is a non-profit organization that uses the power of soccer in the fight against HIV & AIDS by empowering youth with the knowledge and skills to remain HIV free.

The online application for the ING New York City Marathon 2009 lottery is now closed, but you can still gain entry by running for charity.   When you join Grassroots Soccer, you get:

• Receive biweekly newsletter for running & fundraising tips
  
• Spirited team camaraderie and group runs 
  
• Grassroot Soccer Team Uniform made by Nike 
  
• Post Race Party 
  
• The fulfillment of saving children’s lives by having your funds go to create HIV & AIDS education in Africa 
  
• One night hotel stay on race night 
  
• Transportation to the starting line in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island 
  
• Post-race massage 
  
• A year’s subscription to Runner’s World magazine 
  
• Special GRS Gear 
  
• Make a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others!
  

Space is limited… join now.  To find out how, click here:  nycmarathon@grassrootsoccer.org

You can also Support Grassroot Soccer on OneTribe.com...

Through the purchase of an eco-friendly textile t-shirt from http://www.onetribe.com/org/grassroot-soccer, exactly one-half, or 50 percent, of your purchase is a direct donation to Grassroot Soccer

Show your Dad That You Care About Him… and the Environment.

Don’t forget that Father’s Day is on June 21^st.  With an eco-friendly shirt from onetribe.com, you can give your dad a gift that matters.  50 percent of every purchase goes directly to global humanitarian efforts – helping people all over the world.  

We have a selection of five distinctive shirts, each style supports a different non-profit organization.  Which would your dad choose?  Take a look here: 

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Our t-shirts are produced by HT Naturals, and were chosen for their eco-textile fabric blend of bamboo and organic cotton. All orders are shipped in recycled cereal boxes (which goes to support local schools)!

You can show your dad how much you love him and you can sustain humanitarian needs in equal measure.