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HIV/AIDS, a dreadful disease that has by its nature
drawn attention and concern from all agencies is threatening
human existence. Every Organisation and Institution
is now working to help in the fight against this disease.
It is not a stand-alone issue involving only health
professions but requiring leadership and action from
many sections of society. Primary prevention efforts
have shown success in stabilizing or reducing HIV
infection rates in countries such as Senegal, Uganda,
and Thailand, where they were introduced early and
there was strong political commitment, funding, and
broad coverage.
“Sports People that Care”, a brain child
of OVF-Ghana aims at bringing concerned sports clubs
and or people in the most common and patronized sports
disciplines into competitive game yearly on World
AIDS Day. This is expected to augment the
process of HIV/AIDS awareness creation by addressing
large number of persons present in one geographical
locality and through the media present. Most importantly,
materials including condoms will be distributed at
the gates to the most sexually productive group. While
a major goal of the prohect is to bring fans together
with the aim of educating and entertaining them, we
also anticipate that substantial funds will be generated
from the gate proceeds. These funds will be deposited
into a fund and managed by an independent board to
support the SUFIA Project by OVF-Ghana.
SUFIA means, “Support For Infected and
Affected”. This project is specifically
aimed at identifying and providing drugs for the infected
and basic human needs for the affected. This will
include food, educational and health needs, clothes,
shelter, etc.
The engagement of sports people in the fight against
HIV/AIDS will demonstrate their commitment to social
responsibilities and generate resources for the management
of the menace.
Partners to Date:
oneVillage Foundation, Ghana
Ghana Football Association
National Sports Council, Ghana
Liberty Professionals Football Club
Accra Hearts of Oak Football Club
Awutu-Efutu Senya District Assembly
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