MUMBAI CITY FC AND XYLEM CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S DAY IN DHARAVI BY SPREADING AWARENESS ABOUT WATER ISSUES FACED BY LOCAL COMMUNITIES

 

MCFC x Xylem Grassroots Fest- Dharavi

Mumbai: On the eve of children’s day on the 13th of November 2022, 'Indian Super League' (ISL) club, “Mumbai City FC” in association with “Xylem”, their Official Water Technology Partner celebrated a distinctive football-based water awareness festival in 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya, Dharavi' for the underprivileged children of the surrounding areas.

About 200 kids participated in the grassroots festival. The initiative looked to use the power of football to educate children on the importance of clean drinking water and safe hand-washing practices. Educational sessions were delivered with a focus on ‘Germs! What are they and how do they spread?’ along with basic football drills and small-sided games in which the children took part enthusiastically, showcasing their skills and passion for the game. The event was attended by Dinesh Nair, Head of Youth Development and Grassroots, Mumbai City FC on Sunday afternoon.

Dinesh Nair at MCFC x Xylem Grassroots Fest in Dharavi

After the sessions, the kids were presented with a certificate, medal, and a “Mumbai City FC” Kit to make sure the knowledge about football, clean drinking water, and sanitation sticks with them throughout their lives.

MCFC x Xylem Grassroots Fest- Dharavi

“Xylem”, is a water technology-based company that is one of the pioneers in its industry. They have successfully established several highly sustainable projects in Mumbai and Bengaluru as part of their WASH initiative. The initiative has already trained several Young Leaders to provide a football-based educational program that focuses on the importance of clean drinking water and sanitation to children across the two cities.

Mumbai City FC and Xylem's unique partnership pledges itself towards the upliftment of local communities through football and aims to solve the water challenges faced by numerous deprived communities across the city.