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GrassRoots Action for National Development (GRAND) Partners with African Sports Monthly

7/30/2018

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​Houston, Texas USA (HOOPFEST Africa) July 30th, 2018 – GRAND (GrassRoots Action for National Development) Chairman of the Board of Directors; Dr. Rowland Cole over the weekend communicated with the Founder/CEO of African Sports Monthly Magazine, Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr. that the membership of GRAND have agreed to Partner with the Staff of the Magazine to deliver a major Social Impact event dubbed; HOOPFEST Africa to raise awareness and remind Sierra Leoneans and Africans at large about the clear and present danger of the existence of HIV/AIDS in their midst  and not become complacent about its existence till it is eradicated from existence, globally.

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HOOPFEST Africa is a Basketball Tournament and initiative which will be used as Public Education Platform and Awareness Campaign Vehicle to bring attention to the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS in Sierra Leone and Africa at large.
The event which will take place from November 28th – December 1st 2018 at the Basketball Courts of the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone will feature sixteen 3x3 Basketball Teams who will battle for supremacy in the now very popular format of the basketball game (the 3x3 System of play).
Most important will be the underlying message of prevention from contracting the HIV/AIDS Virus and also how to live with it for those who may have contracted the virus and already know their status.
However, of the utmost importance will be, educating the public and those already infected to learn to live side by side STIGMA Free.
Sports is a Universal language that transcends any barrier known to man and the most effective vehicle for communicating messages of great importance in society that enhances harmonious and peaceful living.
HOOPFEST Africa has also successfully partnered with Ruth International Missions a US based organization and YouthBuild Sierra Leone as additional stakeholders in delivering a strong and vibrant message about the clear and present danger about the menace of HIV/AIDS infection.
We emphasize getting tested and knowing your Status so that you can Live free of HIV/AIDS or live a responsible and productive life if you are already infected by seeking and staying in treatment till you overcome the disease.
 
About GRAND (GrassRoots Action for National Development)
Grassroots Action for National Development (Grand) is a humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose objectives are not for profit and non-religious advocacy that includes but not limited to: -
  • undertaking humanitarian and developmental projects and activities, specifically targeting the underprivileged, vulnerable and marginalized of society, particularly women and children.
·         Promoting and Educating the public about Tolerance for all persons regardless of ethnic, regional, political, cultural or ideological beliefs and inclinations.
To know more about GRAND and its activities visit their website at www.grandsl.org
 
 
About African Sports Monthly Magazine:
African Sports Monthly Magazine is Africa’s first ever and only comprehensive Sports Magazine for the African Continent that focuses on all sports disciplines and the promotion of athletes of African descent globally. African Sports Monthly magazine and its staff believes in the Power of Sports and its use to make society a better place for mankind. You can visit the Magazine’s website at www.africansportsmonthly.com for the latest sports news and issue of the Magazine. 

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