HEALTH

How the body works and how to best care for it with good nutrition, sanitation, clean water, hygiene, and disease prevention.

SELF & COMMUNITY

How self-esteem, teamwork, respect, conflict resolution, and cultural awareness lead to change for us and our communities.

SOCCER/FOOTBALL

How the rules, techniques and sportsmanship of the world’s most popular game empower us to work as a team and master the skills for a successful life.

What makes PLAY SOCCER unique?

A YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - PLAY SOCCER's holistic program goes beyond the game, weaving physical, health and social skills into a fun, activity-based curriculum.

YOUNG CHILDREN - PLAY SOCCER begins with young children ages 5-15 - girls and boys – to give them the earliest possible access to skills they need to lead healthy, productive lives.

VOLUNTEER YOUTH INSTRUCTORS – PLAY SOCCER recruits and trains vulnerable youth to teach our program, helping build their skills and community leadership for the future.

A NETWORK OF COUNTRIES - PLAY SOCCER’s network of independently-run country organizations uses our common, replicable program to encourage community-led change.

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP – PLAY SOCCER fosters global solidarity among children and youth and supports the United Nations Millennium Development Goals through activities like the Global Peace Games.