Amy Fraser15 May 2024 | 9:43

Vodacom pledges to 'leave nobody behind' in their drive for socio-economic transformation

Vodacom, in collaboration with esteemed organisations, has allocated more than R1.6 billion to various initiatives over the years.

Vodacom pledges to 'leave nobody behind' in their drive for socio-economic transformation

Vodacom Foundation / Facebook: Vodacom Tanzania Foundation

Bongani Bingwa interviews Takalani Netshitenzhe, Director of External Affairs for Vodacom South Africa.

Listen below.

Established in 1999, the Vodacom Foundation has played a significant role in advancing societal progress through its dedication to education and gender empowerment.

Over the years, they have collaborated with esteemed organisations to allocate more than R1.6 billion to various initiatives, positively impacting countless lives.

Transitioning from a charitable institution to a pivotal force for socio-economic advancement, the Foundation leverages its innovative mobile technology to drive meaningful change, particularly in education and gender empowerment.

Their strategic objectives include:

  • Education ecosystems, focusing on all education levels; from early childhood development to schools and adult education
  • Enhancing infrastructure
  • Eliminating pit latrines
  • Offering psychosocial support to students to address issues such as bullying and gender-based violence
  • Fostering sustainable food security through the establishment of food gardens

Vodacom believes that digital technologies hold the potential to tackle significant humanitarian issues in South Africa.

"As our operations are growing, we need to make sure that we do not leave anybody behind."
- Takalani Netshitenzhe, Director of External Affairs – Vodacom South Africa
"We live in a patriarchal society and it is important that we need to work together to address this challenge."
- Takalani Netshitenzhe, Director of External Affairs – Vodacom South Africa

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