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Kick4Change - social enterprise
Started Sep. 11, 2009
World Cup and CSR/Community investment initiatives?
Replied Sep. 11, 2009
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Hi John, Thanks for coming up with this very interesting and yet committing issue, The business in Africa have a greater role to play as far as CSR is concerned. this is one of the areas not focused on in Africa. Given this opportuninty the business…
Sebastian,
Thank you for the comment and glad that we share similar views. I look forward to continuing the conversation and learning more about your organization. BTW - what's your account name on Twitter? I'm @WorldCupCSR
Cheers,
John
Well said John, I really do share your views it's a great opportunity for governments and corporate entities lining up up to cash in on sponsorship deals among other businesses during the world cup, to leave a lasting positive impact on the people,…
Kick 4 Change (www.Kick4Change.org), a social enterprise based in the UK, is looking for opportunities to partner with orgs/businesses in order to donate 100,000 pairs of soccer boots to kids in Africa.
Any ideas?
John
I would be very curious to get this community's perspective on the role of corporate social responsibility, particularly by corporate sponsors, and the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.
It's the first time the world's most viewed event is being h…
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- Source of my passion about the power of business to fight poverty
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Corporate Social Responsibility and the World Cup in South Africa?
I would be very curious to get this community's perspective on the role of corporate social responsibility, particularly by corporate sponsors, and the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.
It's the first time the world's most viewed event is being hosted in Africa and I believe that governments and businesses have a greater responsibility to ensure that the games leave a lasting social and economic legacy for South Africa and the region.
I also personally think it would be a smart business stra… Continue
It's the first time the world's most viewed event is being hosted in Africa and I believe that governments and businesses have a greater responsibility to ensure that the games leave a lasting social and economic legacy for South Africa and the region.
I also personally think it would be a smart business stra… Continue
Posted on September 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments
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- At 3:15pm on September 11, 2009,
David tait said…
- Great.
- At 11:59am on September 11, 2009,
Trevor Simumba said… - Yes definitely, I will take a look. Just this morning I was talking about it with a few friends.
- At 8:37am on September 11, 2009,
David tait said…
- Hi John,
This looks great! I see you have linked to AfriMonitor and Annansi, you might want to get in touch with him, he is looking to grow a network of collaborators for AfriMonitor.
Dave
- At 7:51pm on January 12, 2009,
David tait said…
- great, good luck.
- At 7:45pm on January 12, 2009,
David tait said…
- Hi John,
Sounds very interesting, WC2010 is big news here, a lot of money is being invested. Sounds like you had a good time here. Let me know how it goes and if you need any help or want to bounce ideas around.
Dave
- At 10:54pm on January 8, 2009,
David tait said…
- Sorry, I see you are in Chicago.
- At 10:51pm on January 8, 2009,
David tait said…
- Hi John,
I am new to this group too, Sounds like you have a good feeling for what is going on here, I agree with you, this is a place where you can push the envelope. I would like to hear more about your project.
Where did you spend your time in South Africa? And where are you based in the states?
Good to hear from you.
David
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