Oct 19, 2022 Ford Motor Company Fund, Global Caring Month, Ford Motor Company Africa, Neale Hill,
Ford provides grants worth R2-million
19 non-profit organisations (NPOs) are receiving a total of R2-million in grants from the Ford Motor Company Fund.
Global Caring Month isn’t simply about providing money though, as the beneficiaries are nominated by Ford employees and dealers, who also volunteer their time, skills and passion to help the under-resourced organisations achieve their goals. This year’s initiative tackled some of the most pressing challenges in the country – from feeding the hungry to repairing education facilities, distributing reusable sanitary pads to give school girls the dignity and opportunity for learning, and facilitating skills development as a tool for much-needed economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.
“Our annual Global Caring Month in September is always a special time for the Ford team, as we concentrate our efforts to go out and improve the lives of others,” says Neale Hill, President, Ford Motor Company Africa. “Giving back to the community is an essential part of our business, as it reinforces our commitment to caring for each other and creating a brighter future for the country. Although we support a wide range of projects throughout the year, Global Caring Month is something we all look forward to as we get hands-on to make a real difference in our local communities,” Hill says. “Whether it’s refurbishing a classroom or sports facilities, delivering reusable sanitary pads, or giving people the training and skills to start their own business, we all have an important role to play in empowering and uplifting the people of South Africa.”
Six NPOs in Gauteng received grants from the Ford Fund and benefitted from the assistance provided by the Ford volunteers. Ford Fund also provided four ‘Gratitude Grants’ for NPOs working tirelessly to support their communities. These grants were initiated in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when volunteer programmes weren’t possible, and enhance the exceptional work done by these community organisations.
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