Sport In Action works with adults and children living with HIV & AIDS in all our programs, but also has established partnerships with five HIV support groups. Within these groups we work with at least 250 adults and 80 children. Support group members meet four or five times a week. One such meeting is a sports session organised and facilitated by Sport In Action. Kalingalinga Support group members participate in a weekly sports session

		Participants enjoy football, netball, volleyball and other recreation activities as well as receiving education on healthy, positive and active life styles. We also work to capacity build members by equipping them with the leadership and sports skills to design and deliver sports and recreation sessions to fellow participants. This enhances their confidence and knowledge on healthy and positive life styles as well as encouraging greater participation in sessions by other members.
Kalingalinga Support Group football team after their weekly match

The breakdown of misplaced social stigma is a second component of Sport In Action’s work within this program. Social discrimination within many communities, workplaces and homes mean that many people living with HIV & AIDS are marginalised in society and do not enjoy the same opportunities that others do. Sport In Action organises sports festivals and tournaments that promote social inclusivity of vulnerable people. Teams of adults living with HIV & AIDS are mobilised from support groups to play and compete alongside teams from the private sector, ministries, embassies, schools, civil society and other individuals, ensuring that all members of society enjoy participation in sport.

	Support group members at sports festival promoting social inclusivity of all		Coptic Hospital Support Group members at Independence Sports Festival with their children