Lusaka Sunrise

I came across this interesting short movie I just had to share here. It’s called Lusaka Sunrise and it’s about fighting HIV/AIDS through football.

The answer to the How to let them know things they should know? question, as explained on  GrassRoot’s approach lays in these three simple facts:

• Kids learn best from people they respect. Role models have a unique power to influence young minds. Young people listen to and emulate their heroes. Grassroot Soccer uses professional players and other role models as HIV educators and spokespeople.

• Learning is not a spectator sport. Adolescents retain knowledge best when they are active participants in the learning process, teaching others what they themselves have learned. Grassroot Soccer graduates are trained to become peer educators and advocates in their communities.

• It takes a village. Role models can change what young people think about, but lifelong learning requires lifelong community support. Grassroot Soccer fosters community involvement through youth outreach, long-term partnerships and special events like graduation ceremonies for graduates.

To find out more, visit www.lusakasunrise.com.