Mercedes-Benz Partners With Laureus Sport For Good In India

Taking such an initiative is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in India that will be helping underprivileged young women and girls to make a mark in sports. Supporting the international organisation is automaker Mercedes-Benz, which will be funding the Laureus-supported programmes - OSCAR in Mumbai and YUWA in Jharkhand.

By car&bike Team

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Published on October 22, 2016

Highlights

Mercedes supports Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in India
Underprivileged girls are being trained in football by OSCAR & YUWA
The support in sports will help the girls complete their education

While we may be staunch advocators of motorsport, it is always great to see sports of any kind being encouraged among children in the country. All the more, when girls are supported both morally and financially in realising their true potential. Taking such an initiative is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in India that will be helping underprivileged young women and girls to make a mark in sports. Supporting the international organisation is automaker Mercedes-Benz, which will be funding the Laureus-supported programmes - OSCAR in Mumbai and YUWA in Jharkhand. The programmes support young girls coming from low income families facing several barriers in achieving education. OSCAR is working across eight slum commmunities in Mumbai, supporting 240 underprivileged girls and will be training them in the game of football. The girls will be trained in football as a way to learn life skills and complete their education The programme believes that playing sports professionally will help the girls gain confidence and life skills needed to complete their education. The project educates girls about key social and community issues through playing football and participating in specially designed interactive games. With their families facing financial issues, it isn't uncommon to see girls withdraw from education midway or not attain one at all. With organisations providing the necessary backing, these girls can finally complete their education. Mercedes-Benz supports OSCAR foundation in Mumbai Mercedes' support will allow OSCAR to grow its programme from a single hub in South Mumbai to four new slum communities across the city located in Mahalaxmi, Dharavi, Bharat Nagar and Thane. Similarly, YUWA uses football to bring social change and development in rural India and provides girls the opportunity to take responsibility for each other and as a group. The organisation also provides educational support through its on-site school. Laureus Sport for Good will also assist OSCAR and YUWA with research, evaluation and support with their expertise in Sport for Development sector.