Xylem volunteers launch water filtration towers in Ghana
Global water technology company Xylem, has launched two new water filtration towers in Cape Coast, Ghana, supporting the Dehia community and Oguaa Football for Hope Centre.
Under the guidance of Planet Water Foundation, Xylem employee volunteers joined forces with Manchester City fans, ambassador and former English soccer player Joleon Lescott, and young leaders from Play Soccer Ghana to build the towers on the 1st and 2nd of February 2023.
The two new towers contain water filtration systems which will help provide for the daily drinking needs of 1,800 people, reduce the burden of collecting water, and counter water-borne diseases. Before the towers' arrival, collecting water required much more time and labor from the community.
During the week, young leaders delivered a soccer and water education festival for 100 local children at the Football for Hope Centre, supported by Manchester City community coaches and Joleon Lescott. Local kids also enjoyed reading events that debuted Splash, the children's book character helping kids learn about water security, to the region.
"I was honoured to join this visit to Cape Coast in Ghana alongside our partner, Xylem, and our amazing fan volunteers,” said Lescott. “To see first-hand the impact young leaders are making in their communities through the power of football, and to be able to contribute to the building of the water towers, was an incredible experience."