THOKOMALA offers unique partnership opportunities for business and corporates in
minimising the impact of the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Benefits to the business are
obvious and relate to the impact on markets and availability of skills.
THOKOMALA would like the South African business community to get involved with
us as the orphan issue is much too big for any one role player. THOKOMALA
developed a model where many companies can become sponsors and employees can
also get involved. THOKOMALA offers packages for smaller companies to obtain
their BEE points.
The challenge is to re-assess your involvement in the community. Social
Investment is about really connecting with projects like THOKOMALA, and becoming
involved with people that need assistance. A cheque, though also needed, is not
everything: Human involvement – with your heart and passion is what makes the
difference! It’s everyone’s business in South Africa to give a thought to the
future of the country. That’s exactly what our children are – our future.
Imagine what will become of a child who grows up on the streets?
What’s in it for you?
- Association with a reputable, professionally managed NGO:
A unique model
with a proven track record and one which is supported by the HIV and AIDS
Community.
- Opportunity to “own” THOKOMALA as your CSI initiative:
A model that
companies, even competitive businesses, can promote as their contribution to
fighting this disease. Assisting by supporting children and investing in
education.
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Improve the employee value proposition for your company by providing financial
and time volunteerism opportunities.
- Hassle free assistance if this is preferred by way of basic donation.
- Cause related marketing opportunities.
- Tax deductibility of donations as well as pro rata time of staff working on
projects (SA only)
- Qualify for points on the BBBEE score card (codes of good practice: Code 700:
Socio-economic development). Donations need to amount to 1% of NPAT or 0.125% of
turnover to receive full points.