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SA companies invest R9.7 billion in CSI Companies spent an estimated R9.7 billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in South Africa in 2018 – a 7% year-on-year increase in rand terms (2017: R9.1 billion) and, taking inflation into account, the first real increase in five years, according to CSI and sustainability consultancy Trialogue. The company launched the 21st edition of the annual Trialogue Business in Society Handbook in Johannesburg on 28 November 2018.
How To Banish BurnOut At NonProfit Organisations Managers and staff in the South African non-profit (NPO) and civil society sectors are increasingly dealing with extreme workplace stress due to, amongst other factors, growing socio-economic challenges and uncertainty about funding. It’s essential that they take steps to avoid burnout if they are to continue their vital work.
KZN organisations recognised for efforts toward a greener and more sustainable future Organisations in KZN had the opportunity to be acknowledged for effective and efficient waste management practices at the IWMSA KZN Waste Management Awards 2018. After a rigorous judging process, including site visits and audits, the winners were honoured for their positive contributions to the waste industry.

Companies Making a Difference

R2.1 million to celebrate MySchool 21 Years of giving back.

The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet community loyalty programme is celebrating 21 years of giving back

Engen gets storm-damaged schools ship-shape for 2019

Without any electricity, the school community struggled throughout the 2018 academic year in dark and extremely hot conditions – Engen donation

Empowering entrepreneurs and communities one computer course at a time

The course formed part of Reputation Matters’ Awesome AfriCAN initiative and was made possible thanks to sponsorship from the Sea Harvest Foundation.

Merchants is co-winner of Trialogue’s 2018 Strategic CSI Award

The programme took the honours as it has not only generated numerous social benefits in the communities where it operates.

The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2018

The winners of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2018 were announced on Thursday, 11 October 2018 at a ceremony i

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The Impact of Corporate Investment

This Video shows the impact of Corporate Investment in the Social Sector. By Investing in Organizations such as ours, we can begin to change our community and our world!!

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When the way comes to an end, then change – having changed, you pass through.

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“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones”
— Nelson Mandela

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HOPE AFRICA - SHOE DONATION

St Paul’s Primary School in the critically disadvantaged area of Faure near Cape Town, has been teaching and nurturing local children for 100 years. But sadly, many of them don't have school shoes. This is their story. #ShoesForSmiles...

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NGO's MAKING A DIFFERENCE

FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE

Foundations for Life is a multi-disciplinary family Centre which includes a private practice and our recently established NPO, the Social and Emotional Learning Centre. Our therapeutic work at the Centre focuses on children, adolescents, young adults, their families and schools to promote mental, emotional and physical well-being....
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