As the kickoff to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa approaches, Portland based relief organization Mercy Corps is teaming up with Grassroot Soccer, an organization dedicated to Using the Power of Soccer in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS.
On Thursday, April 8th at 12:30pm Matt Streng, who has worked with both organizations, will speak about the partnership and programs at the Mercy Corps Action Center (28 SW 1st).
Matt joined Mercy Corps in 2006 as a Program Manager in Sudan, he has worked on the TSU Health Unit in Portland, and is currently based in South Africa.
Read more about Matt Streng’s work using athletics to educate youth about AIDS in southern Sudan at Global Envision: Sports for Peace and Life.
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