Vox Telecom’s corporate social investment strategy aims to make an ongoing and meaningful difference to the lives of the communities that we interact with and the people that benefit most from our services. As such, all of our CSI activities are underpinned by the principle of sustainability and we continuously strive to engage in activities that have a significant impact across a wide spectrum of social needs.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Vox Telecom remains committed to empowering our youth and ensuring longevity of our environment. We remain cognisant of the needs and expectations of our diverse group of stakeholders and ensure that all of our investment decisions are accountable and transparent.
The year under review saw involvement in a wide variety of initiatives. We also continue to provide services such as internet access and computer facilities to more than 80 schools and educational institutions, as well as supporting initiatives such as The Tomorrow Fund, SOLSA (Seeds of Light South Africa), Helping Hands, MyLife, Junior Achievement, and various feeding schemes and non-profit organisations that aim to raise the quality of life of people and communities in South Africa.
Educo AfricaEduco Africa, which was founded more than 16 years ago, is an NGO based in Cape Town that teaches young South Africans to develop of a sense of vision, initiative and personal responsibility through wilderness-based experiential learning courses. During the past year, Vox Telecom sponsored a development programme for children from The Ark City of Refuge (a centre that provides temporary accommodation for homeless children).
The Kusasa Project
The Kusasa Project was founded to encourage a brighter future for underprivileged children by facilitating academic, sporting and life skills development. Based in the Western Cape, the core focus is on disadvantaged primary school children, most of whom speak English as a second or third language and who do not have the most basic of resources at home or in school. Vox Telecom sponsored summer and winter uniforms for the proud pupils of Dalubuhle School.
MaAfrika Tikkun
Founded in 1994, MaAfrika Tikkun nurtures, educates and supports children and youth in crisis, empowering them to develop into contributing citizens of South Africa. MaAfrika’s alternative development model focuses on leadership and empowerment from within the community - training members of the community and creating opportunities to deploy their skills. MaAfrika Tikkun operates in both Gauteng and the Western Cape and employs over 450 staff, with Vox Telecom now sponsoring communication amongst their branches.
Alexandra Baseball Association
We continue to support under-funded sports teams and individuals, who would otherwise be unable to compete in their various disciplines. One such programme is the Alexandra Baseball Association, which is South Africa's first fully empowered baseball association. The main purpose of the association is to introduce baseball to under-privileged youth in township areas throughout South Africa. The association already has a strong membership, with over 200 children and young adults attending regular baseball clinics and games.
Bateleurs
The Bateleurs programme was started in order to protect our environment. It is a voluntary organisation that transports stakeholders to threatened areas and natural resources that would otherwise be near-impossible to reach
WWF
Vox Telecom is a corporate member of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which aims to conserve the world's biological diversity, ensure sustainable use of renewable natural resources and reduce pollution and wasteful consumption. WWF is the world's largest independent conservation organisation, with a network of offices in over 100 countries and over 5 million regular supporters.
Two Oceans Aquarium
We are a corporate sponsor of the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, which has established itself as a key player in terms of raising environmental awareness of the marine life found in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The Aquarium is rapidly gaining recognition as a leading environmental education centre in South Africa.
Girls and Boys Town
Vox Telecom is a corporate sponsor of Girls and Boys Town, a dynamic non-profit organisation that focuses on the development and strengthening of youth, families and communities in difficulty. Girls and Boys Town is the only child care organisation in South Africa where the youth are actively involved in decision-making concerning their own affairs. Their system of peer group self-government empowers the youth to develop unique leadership skills.
Rocktail Bay Turtles
Situated along the north-east coastline of South Africa, the Rocktail Bay Turtle Project was initiated by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife as a way to monitor and protect the hundreds of Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles that lay their eggs on this stretch of coastline.
Oliver's House
Oliver’s House is a charity organisation situated in Benoni on the East Rand of Johannesburg. Established in May 2001, today – with the help of support from businesses such as Vox Telecom - successfully manage two feeding programs, a children’s care centre, an education centre, a computer training centre and create employment for 33 people.