Essay: HIV/AIDS prevention and peace through sport

Abstract

In Kenya, the MYSA has been training coaches, leaders, and young people on health-related issues, including HIV/AIDS prevention, often through organised sport events where young people learn about HIV/AIDS during breaks. MYSA also holds so-called gender forums, where boys and girls, guided by coaches, discuss issues related to HIV/AIDS and its prevention. MYSA firmly believes that sport and fair play-respect for your teammate, your opponent, yourself, and the game-will help eliminate HIV/AIDS-related discrimination by including people who live with the disease.