EMIMA (a Swahili acronym for Education, Sport and Physical Activity) is a non-governmental organization that ‘empowers youth through sport’. Founded in 2001, EMIMA uses sport as a tool for development and youth engagement by conducting sport based activity programs that raise awareness for HIV/AIDS, gender equality, sexual health and other similar issues. EMIMA provides youth with that opportunity to take part in regional and national football, netball and volleyball leagues as well as to lead in the educative aspect of EMIMA programs. EMIMA further provides girls empowerment projects and education support for EMIMA players and peer leaders.