Sasol hands over millions to organisations
Sasol funds delivery of health services and social needs to Govan Mbeki Municipality communities.
eMBALENHLE – Sasol handed over funding to two significant programmes that will benefit the communities of Govan Mbeki Municipality.
Sasol, in partnership with Families South Africa (Famsa) and Project Support Association of South Africa (PSASA), aims to co-create community partnerships in an effort to reduce the social burden for those infected and affected by HIV/Aids.
Sasol handed over funding to the Orphan and Vulnerable Children programme (OVC) for the fourth consecutive year,.
Through its collaboration with Famsa, Sasol identified the need to support 120 orphans and vulnerable children in the eMbalenhle and Leslie communities.
The company pledged R1 492 705 towards this programme that aims to reduce the social burdens of this vulnerable group of children.
This holistic developmental programme provides an enabling environment in which the children can become the best they can be and provides regular psychological, physiological, spiritual, educational and social support.
Through the Palliative Care Programme, Sasol in partnership with PSASA, aims to enhance the ability of home-based caregivers to care for and support those infected and affected by HIV/Aids, ultimately impacting positively on the spread of HIV and TB.
The effects of the HIV/Aids pandemic continue to present a crisis to communities, as formal health services lack the capacity and infrastructure to cope with the large numbers of infected and affected community members.
In this light, Sasol committed R1 300 000 towards the outreach programme to help build capacity to care for and support these individuals and thus assist to alleviate the impact in the communities.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, Sasol is appreciative to partner with Famsa, PSASA and Government, especially the Departments of Health and Social Development to better our communities.
“Through these partnerships, Sasol is able to support initiatives that bring hope and inspiration to children that are disadvantaged by societal ills,” said Ms Rethabile Ndjibu, senior manager: Communications and Brand, Secunda Public Affairs.
Ms Marcelle Bester, director: Famsa, thanked Sasol for the donation and said Famsa prides itself for achievements in the OVC programme.
She said nine out of 10 matriculants passed their matric exams and one of them is now studying law at the University of the Free State.
“There is an improvement in overall health and emotional well being of children.”
Ms Ruth Sebolai, social worker, praised Sasol for its commitment to the community and highly commended the caregivers for their dedication and service to the community.
