Since the mid 80's governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations have joined efforts in the fight against AIDS. However, it became evident that despite massive action to inform the public about the risks, behavioral changes were not occurring as expected.
This video is part of the DVD "UNESCO Studies the Pulaar Culture -HIV & AIDS prevention", produced within the joint UNESCO/UNAIDS project, A Cultural Approach to HIV and AIDS Prevention and Care.

It tells the story of Souleymane, a young and peaceful Pulaar goat herder whose parents tell him that the time has come for him to have a wife. He is very happy and shows no resistance. His aunt Kadja is chosen to go ask for the hand of her cousin who is still a child. The parents of the future bride accept the proposal and the preparation of the marriage begins.