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COMMUNITIES
“We have a responsibility and commitment
to support the disadvantaged communities
in which we operate”
HOW DO WE CREATE VALUE
FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
HOW DO OUR OPERATIONS
AFFECT THE COMMUNITIES
HOW DO WE ENGAGE WITH
THE COMMUNITIES
WHAT ARE ASSOCIATED RISKS AND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR US AND THE
COMMUNITIES
To gain a better
understanding
of the needs of the
communities in which the Group operates; to channel
interventions appropriately to improve social and living
conditions; contribute towards healthier societies; establish
new and strengthen existing partnerships with communities
and forge partnerships with organisations that share common
objectives to increase the impact on community development.
Various programmes
including
‘Water for Life’project providing water to
drought stricken areas; funded surgeries organised by the SMILE
Foundation; support anti-substance abuse initiative in Tembisa;
hospital refurbishment through SAME Foundation for the Leratong
Hospital; the Minister of Health’s Safer Traditional Initiation
Campaign and through the ‘Women in Leadership’ initiative.
Interaction
through the sponsorship of
corporate social investment programmes and community
events, utilising partnerships as appropriate.
We have the opportunity
to alignment
with the country’s
healthcare needs and government policies.
CREATING VALUE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS
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