Mexico City, Mexico, September 22, 2022 – Manchester City’s international charity initiative, Cityzens Giving, and Official Water Technology Partner, Xylem, are delighted to announce the enlargement of Xylem Water Heroes Academy, a global initiative in ten cities utilizing the ability of football to deal with local water challenges.
Since its launch in 2021, Xylem Water Heroes Academy has engaged over 75 young leaders and delivered vital water education to more than 6,000 young people in five cities: São Paulo, Mumbai, Cape Town, New York City and Shanghai. The expanded community, which now also comprises youth-led tasks in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Cape Coast, Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne, aims to positively impact 20,000 extra younger people over the following four years.digital pressure gauge using soccer to show children concerning the significance of water is artistic and inspiring, and it’s great to see this unique initiative from Cityzens Giving and Xylem increasing to extra cities. The Young Leaders are so engaged with supporting their neighborhood and to have the ability to contribute in a small way was a privilege.”
As part of the exercise in the nation, Young Leaders, Xylem staff and fans from Manchester City’s Official Supporters Club in Mexico City also joined forces to repaint the El Coyolito pitch and create a water-themed mural.
In addition, City in the Community coaches delivered coaching to forty Young Leaders in Mexico City, sharing expertise and knowledge in management, group football and WASH. This was followed by a three-day digital Summit, connecting Young Leaders and Xylem specialists from all ten cities to share ideas on tackling water challenges via soccer.
“Climate change continues to threaten water availability in communities throughout the globe,” mentioned Austin Alexander, Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem. “Xylem Water Heroes Academy harnesses the ability of football and younger leaders to deal with these water challenges and make our communities more resilient.”
Valeria, a Young Leader with love.fútbol said: “We want all the children here to be aware that accountable water consumption is essential, and they should take care of it. ไดอะแฟรม acquired training from Man City coaches and learnt several games that train kids about water conservation through soccer. We are really happy and thankful that Man City and Pablo Zabaleta visited our group.”
Later this season, City followers may have an opportunity to be taught more in regards to the 5 new Water Heroes Academy projects and vote for their favorite young water heroes.
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Caption: Pablo Zabaleta poses with Young Leaders and The Premier League Trophy at Deportivo El Coyolito in Mexico City (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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