We found that youth vulnerability could be changed by building life skills and developing social and moral values through sport. We explored two non-profit organizations’ implementation of sports for development and peace programs in Pakistan. Violent extremism prevention through sports The resilience gained through sports strengthens young people and they become difficult targets for extremist groups.
It may also influence honesty, responsibility, respect and trust in their lives outside these activities as well. How sport for development and peace can transform the lives of youthĮxperiencing fairness and integrity during sports - through the repetition of sporting values and principles including respect for others, co-operation and team-work, problem solving, conflict resolution, fair play and resilience - makes them better human beings. It can also help youth believe in equality through mutual acceptance. Studies have found that sports can provide a safe environment to teach young people positive values through organized activities that lead to better resilience. Meanwhile, discrimination, harsh words, gestures or behaviour negatively impact their mental health and cause feelings of isolation. When young people experience positive interactions, it increases their sense of belonging, improves mental health and strengthens community ties. Sports can help youth believe in equality through mutual acceptance. Sports is a powerful tool that can help change lives if used in an organized way. Our recent research explored the reasons behind youth involvement in violent extremism in the South Punjab region of Pakistan and found that sports could help prevent it through resilience building. These reasons often accumulate over time, leading to increased frustrations among youth and making them vulnerable to exploitation by extremist groups who promise them a better life and sense of community. Young people may be vulnerable to violent extremism due to several reasons including social exclusion, discrimination, hate, trauma, racism and forced displacement. In some countries they are at even greater risk: Pakistan, which is home to almost 120 million young people, sees recurring targeting, manipulation and recruitment of vulnerable youth by extremist groups.
Violent extremism condones violent actions that are based on political or religious ideologies, and youth are particularly vulnerable to it. These incidents have forced nations across the world to take serious measures - including declaring zero-tolerance policies - to curb the violence.
Instances of violent extremism such as the recent attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan have been on a rise globally.
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