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Football for Lives HIV/AIDS prevention/education program

Football for Lives HIV/AIDS prevention/education program. Proposal by: Christine Lekas, Kimberley Davy, Allison Keller, Chris Ritland, Bridgette Moore, Lindsay Hegarty Project Partners: Kelly DePreist, Mr. Valentine, Mrs. Janice, Mrs. Charles. What is the Problem?. HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean.

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Football for Lives HIV/AIDS prevention/education program

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  1. Football for Lives HIV/AIDS prevention/education program Proposal by: Christine Lekas, Kimberley Davy, Allison Keller, Chris Ritland, Bridgette Moore, Lindsay Hegarty Project Partners: Kelly DePreist, Mr. Valentine, Mrs. Janice, Mrs. Charles

  2. What is the Problem?

  3. HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean • Caribbean has an estimated 2% HIV rate among adults. • Second highest infection rate in the world.

  4. Project Concept • Based on Grassroot Soccer curriculum • Grassroot Soccer is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize the global community in the fight against HIV/AIDS • Using soccer, Football for Lives/Grassroot Soccer provides youth with knowledge, skills and support to live HIV free

  5. Goals of Football for Lives • Further develop our innovative and fun HIV/AIDS education curriculum. • Engage local community members in the program. • Empower local community role models, youth sport coaches, teachers, and peer educators with the tools to educate the youth in their communities. • Promote the adoption of the concepts into local school curriculum.

  6. Football For Lives In St. Lucia • Curriculum has been implemented in summer 2008, winter 2008, 2009 and now 2010.

  7. Football for Lives and the U.N. Millennium Development Goals Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Our program is a HIV/AIDS education program that has been modeled after a very successful and world renowned HIV/AIDS education program. Develop a global partnership for development. Our program has been developed from Grassroot Soccer, which has been implemented in many countries around the world, therefore creating a global partnership for development.

  8. Project Overview • Schools: Saltibus Combined Reunion Primary Patience Combined • Participants: Grade 5 and 6 • Instructors: 6 University of Vermont, 1 Peace Corp Volunteer, P.E. Coaches

  9. Project Schedule • Week 1: Training of Trainers Saltibus Combined School • Week 2: Reunion Primary School Patience Combined After School Program

  10. Project Curriculum • Surveys • Choices • Pass the Stone • My Supporters • Juggling my Life • Risk Field • Pressure Limbo • Lions & Zebras • HIV Attacks • Graduation and True/False Photo provided by: Daniel Plonaski

  11. Project Results • Students were most receptive to program in early mornings • Group discussions generated an effective learning experience • District 7 proved to be another promising community partner for future projects • Survey results showed significant improvement in students’ understanding of HIV/AIDS

  12. Future Project Goals • Continue to find new school officials to implement Football for Lives • To continue to monitor and evaluate project over time using the GRS/FfL surveys • Maintain contact with ministry officials to continue developing FfL • Have FfL program adopted into the communities

  13. Special Thanks • Kelli DePriest • Ministry of Education • District 7 P.E. Coaches • Saltibus Combined Teachers and Staff • Reunion Primary Teachers and Staff • Patience Combined School After School Program

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