Football For Water
This project's parent organization is KNVB - Dutch FA
It operates in Netherlands
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport for Education Award
More about Football For Water
In most African countries, the power of football is visible day in day out. Kids know their role models thoroughly and can mention the city and players of each premier league club in England. Via football they learn. Because they love it. In that very same village where children watch Chelsea – Liverpool, there are water problems. Problems with the infrastructure that does not bring in clean drinking water, but also with knowledge. Children have to fetch water, but don’t know how to recognize clean water, and they don’t always know that they have to wash their hands and food or have no means to do so. Safe menstrual hygiene practices are a challenge too. These issues and the learning ground of football offer unique opportunities to make a difference in children’s lives.