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Each quarter the company sponsors beneficiaries
We encourage staff to get involved and look beyond their own experience of the world
We consider how, together, we can make the world a better place for the people around us
The Foundation
Making the world a better place
This guiding principle is embedded in Nkgwete’s core values. CEO Siddika Osman firmly believes our success is directly tied to our being a values-driven organisation.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Nkgwete Foundation’s objectives are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so that we can collectively contribute to a better world and make a difference to humanity at large.
Nkgwete has chosen to focus on the following, based on the needs identified in the UN SDGs:
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Basic human needs
Water is life, and a basic human need. Our focus is on providing access to water in rural areas in South Africa and Africa.
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Learning and digital skills development
We provide underprivileged schools with computers so that children are exposed to technology, and we train teachers to use tech in the classroom.
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Women in tech
We encourage young females to pursue careers in STEM through providing internship opportunities, mentoring and coaching.
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Job creation and economic growth
We are committed to creating employment opportunities, as jobs are key to poverty alleviation and economic growth.
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Nkgwete IT Solutions understands that we have a responsibility to humanity, society and country.
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The Foundation measures and monitors our outcomes, ensuring that we make a positive impact on society and our country, and that we take our organisation from success to significance.