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
Doing good is good for business. Guided by the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, the Ngwete Foundation strives to uplift South Africa, empower women, and promote justice and equality.
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.
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.
Nkgwete has chosen to focus on the following, based on the needs identified in the UN SDGs:
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.
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.
Women in tech
We encourage young females to pursue careers in STEM through providing internship opportunities, mentoring and coaching.
Job creation and economic growth
We are committed to creating employment opportunities, as jobs are key to poverty alleviation and economic growth.