PLAY SOCCER , a nonprofit corporation

Mission

--teach disadvantaged children, ages 5-14, particularly girls, health, social life skills and soccer in year round holistic, recreational, community based programs -- train local youth as instructors to maximize knowledge, skills, leadership and transferable credentials, --catalyze sustainable grassroot development to support achievement of MDGs -- build international network and solidarity of children and youth for development, peace and cultural exchange-

Programs

a replicable, holistic program with a 48 week defined curriculum of health, social and soccer through activity based educational activities for children

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Educate 9000 Children through Sport in Africa

Personnel Overview

Judy McPherson - CEP/Founder
Retired Deputy Director of UNICEF, founded PLAY SOCCER, varied professional career including development, international banking, public health, women's education

Personnel Statistics

Judy McPherson,
CEO/Chair/Founder
Founded in 2000
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 250

Financial Statistics

Budget (2007): $ 260,000
Budget (2006): $ 107,000
Maximum Budget: $ 1,000,000
Overhead: 7 %
Other funding sources: corporations, Unicef, individuals
Religious Affiliation: none