Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
High density suburbs in Zimbabwe have been characterised by poor living conditions and they continue to deteriorate each year. Mabvuku Suburb is one of the communities affected and residents have adapted to poor living conditions because most of them have become hopeless that their lives will change for the better. The Scott Foundation was established to restore hope to the Mabvuku residents and the country at large. The foundation strongly believes that the youth have potential for growth through empowerment which in turn will improve the livelihoods of these vulnerable communities. Mr Sakupwanya grew up in Mabvuku and decided to start these humanitarian efforts on his home ground as a way of appreciating his roots. The foundation initiated projects in Mabvuku with the mission to develop and upgrade the suburb in a bid to eradicate poverty, crime, drug and alcohol abuse. These projects are being scaled up to benefit similar communities across the country.
Overview
High density suburbs in Zimbabwe have been characterised by poor living conditions and they continue to deteriorate each year. Mabvuku Suburb is one of the communities affected and residents have adapted to poor living conditions because most of them have become hopeless that their lives will change for the better. The Scott Foundation was established to restore hope to the Mabvuku residents and the country at large. The foundation strongly believes that the youth have potential for growth through empowerment which in turn will improve the livelihoods of these vulnerable communities. Mr Sakupwanya grew up in Mabvuku and decided to start these humanitarian efforts on his home ground as a way of appreciating his roots. The foundation initiated projects in Mabvuku with the mission to develop and upgrade the suburb in a bid to eradicate poverty, crime, drug and alcohol abuse. These projects are being scaled up to benefit similar communities across the country.
History
The foundation was established by Mr. P.S. Sakupwanya and his wife Mrs. G. Sakupwanya in a bid to help vulnerable communities. The foundation was formally established in September 2020 although giving back has always been a tradition within the Sakupwanya family. Scott Foundation is involved in various programs like assisting the elderly with food hampers annually. Paying school fees for over 3000 orphaned and vulnerable learners in primary and secondary school so their studies are uninterrupted.
During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the foundation donated food hampers and facemasks to the residents of Mabvuku to assist government efforts. In August 2020 the foundation donated 100 tonnes of mealie meal to the President of Zimbabwe H.E. E.D. Mnangagwa for distribution to vulnerable communities.
Aim
To promote equal opportunities for women, children, the disabled and the youth through fostering awareness campaigns and social inclusion of vulnerable groups in the communities.
Goals
To promote educational development for all the disadvantaged children from primary to secondary education
To promote employment creation through capacity building and empowering of people so that they can start sustainable businesses
To promote vision 2030 on ZERO HUNGER through the provision of basic commodities such as food and toiletries to the vulnerable communities across Zimbabwe.
Objectives
The Organisation seeks to;
Provide consultation opportunities for professionals and employments for members
Raise capital funds by availing shares of an agreed value from the association members
Promote equal opportunities for women, vulnerable children, the disabled and the youths
Create a network and relationships with similar associations for furthering present objectives
Mission Statement
Love, Act, Serve
Core Values
Equality | Responsiveness | Accountability | Integrity
Beneficiaries
The Elderly aged 60+ years | Orphans | Widows | Disabled | Women