Corporate Social Investment
The principal goal of socio-economic development is to attain improved living conditions of citizens and a better life for all. This is done through meeting the basic needs of individuals and communities, followed by the creation of a conducive environment for citizens to attain individual self-fulfilment as the next step for human development.
Invariably, as governments and citizens reflect on these ideas, the challenges of achieving sustainable development, reduction of abject poverty, social cohesion, restoration of justice and human dignity, have not only grown in scale but also in complexion and complexity amid an environment of the ever shrinking resource base.
Within this context, the Land Bank recognizes its responsibility as a good corporate citizen towards its stakeholders and communities within which it operates and is accordingly committed to playing a role in community and sustainable development.
The Land Bank’s Corporate Social Investment programme is not only an extension of its corporate role beyond its core business, but is also viewed as a business imperative as it dovetails with its legislated socio-economic development mandate. Established in 2001 with the purpose to improve the livelihood of historically disadvantaged individuals of South Africa, the Land Bank’s CSI programme has made a significant impact in the lives of historically disadvantaged individuals.
Focus Area
The Bank’s CSI focus includes the areas that support the mandate as follows:
Rural development in the form of supporting the development of community resources directed at creating an enabling environment for supporting rural livelihoods
Education with focus on early childhood development, primary and secondary school resources.
Agricultural based community projects aimed at food security. Social/emergency relief for distressed communities and;
Health interventions, including HIV and Aids focussing on child-headed families, orphanages and homes supporting infected and affected children