FIFA FOOTBALL FOR HOPE
Fig. 1 – Grassroots Soccer field and clubhouse.
Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire and mobilize youth to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities. Grassroot Soccer first began programs in South Africa in 2006, and has steadily built a very strong local infrastructure.
Fig. 2 – Phase I: Soccer pitch and spectator stands.
Fig. 3 – Phase II: Soccer field, spectator stands, clubhouse and educational facilities.
Fig. 4 – Grassroots Soccer facilities in use (clockwise from top left) for team practice, on game day, and for education and team building.
Fig. 5 – Grassroots soccer clubhouse.
LOCATION:
Khayalitsha, South Africa
YEAR:
2009
program:
Soccer field, clubhouse and education facilities
system and materials:
Soccer turf, sandbags, shipping containers, gabion walls, sheet metal
client:
Competition: FIFA and Grassroots Soccer
project team:
Lindy Roy with Logan Billingham and Catherine Pease