MUMBAI: To bring change and uplift the society through the power of sports, India's luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, along with Laureus Sport For Good Foundation, has appointed Yuvraj Singh as a brand ambassador for the association.

Fostering its association with Laureus Sport for Good for the second year, Mercedes-Benz India will fund developmental programmes for two new NGOs -- Naz Foundation and Slum Soccer and will continue funding the existing Laureus-supported partners -- Oscar Foundation and YUWA.

Laureus Sport for Good uses the power of sport to help young people around the world overcome violence, discrimination and disadvantage.

Mercedes-Benz India will also support various novel social initiatives under its ‘Mercedes for India’ philosophy, influencing education and environmental sustenance.