Football for an HIV-Free Generation in South Africa
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Grassroot Soccer integrates the power of soccer with HIV prevention and life skills programs empowering youth with the knowledge and support to live HIV free.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Get the Facts
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has become arguably the worst public health crisis in human history. UNAIDS (2008) reports:
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Worldwide, 33 million men, women, and children are infected with HIV.
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2.7 million became newly infected in 2007 (roughly 7400 every day)
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45% of all new infections occur among 15-24 year-olds.
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Less than 40% of young people have comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge.
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67% of people living with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa.