company to contribute towards a collection for the Mohau Children’s Home in Randfontein,” she says. Mohau Children’s Home is a safe haven for approximately 230 girls across varying age groups managed by YWCA. “The response was overwhelming and we were able to provide them with much needed non-perishable food, sanitary items and toys, making a real difference in these girls’ lives.” Telkom Business Connexion also runs an annual 8-month internship programme with a strong gender focus. “We invested in a specific internship programme to fast track the development of 50 talented black females, enabling them to grow and develop within the organisation. More recently, we ran a programme that focused more on disabled interns and that’s really in line with our mission of enriching communities. That said, we have to act as a collective to transform society and enable our future generations to thrive, this is only the beginning for Telkom Business Connexion and we look forward to increased gender focus within the Telkom Group of companies.”
Daniella Nerwich Daniella.Nerwich@bcx.co.za
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