The Annenberg Foundation introduces PITCH:AFRICA, a first-of-its-kind rainwater harvesting and filtering system built into a football pitch (soccer playing surface).PITCH:AFRICA is an innovative rainwater harvesting system designed by ATOPIA RESEARCH to provide clean where it is scarce or unavailable throughout Africa and other parts of the world. The structure catches rainwater as it falls onto the playing field and surrounding seating areas. The water is stored under the surface and undergoes many filtration processes until it is distributed.
At the unveiling, the Annenberg Foundation announced its plans to work with the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project which works to create safer and healthier communities for the children and people of South Africa.
