2. Sports – Binwell, Zambia
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“I think taking part in sport helps you to be open about your status. It encourages you to get out and be active. This way we can show others what living positively is all about.” [English Translation following local language. Full text below the fold.] [English Translation] “Our football team is about 16 members including women. Through playing football we get to mingle together and feel alive. And exercise is good for the group. We have started to play other support groups – and as we get better, we’re winning! I think taking part in sport helps you to be open about your status. It encourages you to get out and be active. This way we can show others what living positively is all about.” [Credits] This testimony was granted in 2005 to the Positive Living Handbook (page 33) and recorded in 2019 by Zambia Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Greenberg, Rural Aquaculture Promotion, 2018-2021. Translation assistance by counterpart Ba Silver. Music by Adam Greenberg. Podcast cover art by Kristen Jussila. Tonga recording by PCV Paul Sevigny, Rural Education Development. Translation assistance by Ba Ricky Mukozu. Mambwe recording by PCV Monique Parker, Community Health Empowerment Program, 2019-2021. Translation assistance by Ya Nathan Sinkonde. Binwell, thank you for sharing your story.
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