General Information |
| Board Constituency: |
Communities |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: |
Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: |
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| Organization Type - Primary: |
Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: |
Community-Based Organization (CBO) |
| Organization Description: |
The Liberia Grassroot Soccer Development Initiative (LIGSDI) is a re-branded program of the Consolidated Youth for Peace & Development (COYPED) developed in 2013.
LIGSDI is the leader in grassroot sports-based children and youth development program in Liberia. From promoting health to inspiring leadership and teamwork, LIGSDI utilize the power of Sports especially soccer to change the lives of hundreds of disadvantaged and less fortunate youths and children through its programs across Liberia.
Using soccer as a tool, LIGSDI will strive to overcome discrimination, improve health and combat disease, promote gender equality, fight violence and promote water, sanitation & hygiene. Thus, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
COYPED through the Liberia Grassroot Soccer Development Initiative will conduct massive awareness and sensitization on TB prevention, care and support through soccer.
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: |
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Other Organization Information |
| Total number of staff in your organization: |
11 - 25 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
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| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: |
World TB Day |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: |
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| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: |
Network with other partners |
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| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: |
No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: |
No |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: |
| LIGSDI is expected to establish partnership with the national TB control program soon and will focus on information dissemination on awareness & sensitization using soccer as a tool. |
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Geographical Reach |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: |
Liberia |
Which countries do you do operate in:
(This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Liberia
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