EDITION 5 | 2023
ZERA takes their Corporate Social Responsibility seriously Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) once again held their annual Charity Golf Day to raise funds and awareness for the less fortunate in our community.
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The prestigious event took place at Chapman Golf Course in Harare. The sole beneficiary of the funds raised from the tournament was the local organisation - People Living with Albinism. The Zimbabwe Albino Association is a private voluntary organisation formed in 1998 to assist people with albinism to cope with the challenges they face in their daily lives. It’s estimated that around 70,000 people in Zimbabwe living with this condition and they often face prejudice and discrimination as well as struggling to afford skin care medication and other treatment related to their disability. The event raised ZWL 23 million dollars – around USD 1,000 at the prevailing bank rate at the time – funding which was badly needed and much appreciated. A four plate gas stove was also kindly donated to the organisation. Apart from the funds raised the event also helped raise awareness in our community about people living with this condition. It also helped to promote and publicise the International Albinism Awareness Day event, held by the Zimbabwe Albino Association in Chiredzi, and donations were made to help support the celebrations. 43