• The African Queens is a social enterprise that was created by a group of women based in the Kouga area. They make and sell traditional beaded products and food items.
  • One of the many skills and training courses include the operation of a tractor. Once completed, each participant receive a certificate outlining the skills taught.

As part of community development and corporate responsibility towards the communities within its service area, Humansdorp Agricultural Corporation, now also part of the SSK Group, strives to make a meaningful and worthy difference. With this aim in mind, the company established the Community Restoration Charitable Trust in 2016. Today, better known as the Community Trust, it continues to serve as a key vehicle for the business’s Corporate Social Investment Strategy.

The ABCD approach (Asset-Based Community Development) forms the building block on which the Trust is built and is used to serve, develop, grow and promote greater community engagement in four main areas.

The Community Trust is passionate about making a sustainable difference in communities. It works with resources that are already available, rather than with expectations. Local businesses, projects and companies are invited to be part of this positive impact and co-invest in the goal of enabling empowered, prosperous and sustainable communities in Africa. The Community Trust spots talent and helps to realize dreams, even where hope does not always exist.

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Vision

To enable empowered and prosperous communities in Africa.

Mission

To facilitate sustainable development of our communities, applying an asset based approach focussing on socio-economic growth, training and education, health promotion and the elderly, in partnerships with employees, communities and stakeholders within our areas of operation.

Key Focus Areas

We bring positive change to local communities by focusing on four key development areas:
Socio-Economic Growth, Training and Education, Care of the Elderly and Health Promotion.

Socio-Economic Growth

By focusing on investing in our local assets, we create jobs that enhance economic growth in communities. This growth not only generates income, but also creates a positive vision and makes visible the possibilities of what can be achieved. The synergy and success that is created from this is extremely satisfying and brings prosperity to all.

Training and Education

Education is one of the pillars of a successful society. Hand in hand with education is training, as well as the practical application of knowledge and skills. Local communities benefit greatly from what training and education offer.

Care of the Elderly

Elderly people possess a wealth of knowledge and wisdom built up through years of experience. With the necessary care and attention, there is an opportunity to share this valuable experience with younger generations and the wider society. It also creates a sense of appreciation and purpose, especially at this stage of life when fragility is sometimes experienced and encouragement is important.

Health Promotion

When a community is overwhelmed by diseases, ailments and health problems, it is difficult for that community to thrive. Access to good medical and health services is therefore critical and plays an important role in the well-being of a community. It is therefore a priority for the Community Trust to promote a healthy lifestyle and support access to medical facilities and treatment. Healthy people are productive people!