Isuzu Motors South Africa Invests More Than R1 Million Into St Albans Primary School
Isuzu Motors South Africa Invests More Than R1 Million Into St Albans Primary School. ISUZU Motors South Africa made bold commitments to local community school St Albans Primary with the handover of a R1.2 million cheque for critical refurbishing of dilapidated classrooms and facilities as part of ISUZU’s long-term commitment to adopt the school and make a positive impact.
ISUZU Foundation, The Herald, and Gift of the Givers teamed up with ISUZU Motors South Africa to work on the school’s vegetable garden, painting of a mural, participate in fun activities with the learners, and distribute food parcels to learners and their families.
ISUZU Motors South Africa, Executive of Corporate and Public Affairs, Mr. Lebogang Makoloi says “Youth empowerment and education is at the heart of ISUZU’s corporate social responsibility strategy and is aligned to Tata Madiba’s passion and belief that education is the powerful weapon we can use to change the world. Creating an environment that is safe and conducive to learning is critical. We strive to make a positive impact in the lives of these children while encouraging them to take bold action in building the future of their dreams,”
Handing over the cheque, ISUZU Motors South Africa, Senior Vice President Human Capital and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Mongezi Hermans calls on the private sector and other stakeholders to be intentional about making a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. He says “I would like to take this opportunity to encourage other businesses and stakeholders to identify schools such as St Albans and to commit to make a positive impact – this is an investment into building a bright future, not only for the learners you impact, but for the generations to follow,”
“ISUZU Foundation is committed to boldly doing more to empower youth and uplift disadvantaged communities within which ISUZU and its Dealers operate. We are proud to be part of the St Albans Primary School project and hope to make a difference in the lives of the St Albans learners, educators, and their families”, says ISUZU Department Executive Dealer and Business Development South African Customs Union Markets (SACU), Marcia Mayaba.
