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Tech it out gogo: equipping the older generation with fundamental digital skills

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

In a heartwarming demonstration of how it is never too late to learn, 59 gogos graduated from the groundbreaking “iGOGO – Gogos With Vuma” digital education programme, which took place in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and City of Tshwane. Launched by goGOGOgo in conjunction with Vuma, South Africa’s largest fibre network operator, this transformative initiative […]

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Women passing the baton in conservation and scientific research

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

‘We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with women scientists’ – UN Secretary-General António Guterres In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is

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MTN SA Foundation Partners with SOS Children’s Village

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

In response to an appeal from SOS Children’s Village South Africa for corporates to partner with them to brighten the lives of their children, the MTN SA Foundation answered the call with a sports tournament at the SOS Childrens Village in Ennerdale, Gauteng. SOS Children‘s Village South Africa describes itself as a place that orphaned

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DBSA and Mamas Alliance in sustainable rural ECD solutions

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

The Development Bank of Southern Africa partners with MAMAS Alliance and other role players to create nurturing environments and provide quality education for SA’s next generation. As one of Africa’s leading development finance institutions, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has a 40-year track record of successfully supporting development in Southern Africa. Over R100

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Rhiza Holdings galvanises township development

Community & Impact, In the News / Chris Buchanan

Four organisations committed to creating sustainable development in townships across South Africa (SA) have consolidated under the newly established entity, Rhiza Holdings, primed to galvanise formidable change across the country. A culmination of a decade of work by philanthropists and experts driving community and economic development in SA’s vulnerable communities, Rhiza Holdings is set to

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Supporting lifelong learning through mentorship

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

The FirstRand Volunteers programme was launched in 2003 to facilitate and support employee community involvement. The programme provides employees from across the group with the opportunity to make a real difference by matching their time and monetary donations to their chosen registered organisation or school. CSI – Human Face of Business Governed by clear guidelines,

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South Africans are battling rising costs, inflation while losing faith in the economy

Community & Impact, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

Although employed South Africans continue to show resilience as they face the macro-financial challenges besetting the country, 45% are considerably financially stressed, 7 out of 10 are trying to cope with incomes that have not improved since 2020, and their confidence in the economy is being eroded, according to the 2023 Old Mutual Savings and

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Rise for women and hack for a purpose

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

Bayer South Africa partners with Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch the RISE for Women’s Health Hackathon Bringing together some of the most talented young minds, influencers, policy makers and experts to develop innovative ways to raise awareness on women’s health and sexual and reproductive education. This is the motive behind RISE, a hackathon organised

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MTN SA Foundation returns to Richmond for Youth Month

Community & Impact, In the News / Chris Buchanan

The MTN Foundation, Modern Art Projects South Africa (MAPSA) and the Ruach Elohim Church have once again come together to commemorate and congregate on the 16th of June, in celebration of Youth Day in the rural town of Richmond, Northern Cape. This year the MTN Foundation and MAPSA was proud to present a display of

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Creating jobs and support by addressing GBV through community-based paralegalism

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

“The security of having a regular guaranteed income provides dignity. When women have income, they are able to transform the fortunes of their immediate and extended families and their communities,” says Bongi Ndondo, CEO of Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice. Hlanganisa has partnered with the IDC under the Social Employment Fund to

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