World Water Day and Rugby is a fantastic way to teach teamwork, flow, and the importance of every “drop” in a community. Rugby is all about movement and supporting your teammates, it's a perfect metaphor for Water Conservation,  Environmental Stewardship, and Gender Equity. 

The Davao Durians Rugby Football Club initiates this critical intersection and is inviting volunteers to help us teach the children of our partner communities that just as every player is vital on the pitch, every drop of water is vital for the future. 

If you got the energy of a breakaway sprint and the steady hand of a lineout throw, we need you to assist our youth from SOS Children's Village, Balay Pasilungan, and Balay Kalamboan realize that saving the planet is a co-ed sport. 

The Starting Line-up:  

Eco-Rugby Mentors:  Lead rugby games that symbolize “Shared Burden” of resource management. Help the boys and girls understand that protecting our water is a team effort that transcends gender roles. 

Equity Strategists: The “Sustainability Mentors” facilitate fun and interactive discussions in between games on simple ways to conserve water at home and in the community, and to promote women and girls to have transformative, rights-based approach on opportunities in water decision-making. 

Hydration Hype-Squad: Keep the momentum (and the water bottles) flowing while teaching the kids that a drop saved is a game won.

Our Impact: The Global Goals

The activity tackles on UN Sustainable Goals head on:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 5: Gender Equality & Equity
• SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
• SDG 13: Climate action
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Be the Ripple Effect!

Sport has the power to change the world. Conservation starts with us, with gender-equal future that will benefit us all.  Whether you are an athlete or an environment enthusiast, your participation helps us score a goal for the planet! 

• Date: March 22, 2026 (World Water Day)
• Time: 1:00 to 5:00PM
• Theme: Water and Gender: Flowing Toward Equity 

What to bring: 

• Appropriate sports attire with trail/running/football shoes
• Drinking water and own food
• Food for sharing (optional)
• Change of clothes
• Sunscreen, arm sleeves, cap (optional)

Let's ruck for equal access to water resources. The clock is ticking. Let's save - and every volunteer - counts. 

#WorldWaterDay #WaterAndGender