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Merchants understands that the creation of an environment that is meaningful for younger generations means we need to show a strong commitment to significant environmental and social programs which involve our people.
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Merchants currently participates in Habitat for Humanity - an international program devoted to building ‘simple, decent, and affordable’ housing for under privileged communities |
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Homes are built by volunteer teams from the business and in most cases clients join in for this worthwhile cause; |
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At the end of the week a fully functioning house is built and those involved have shared and enjoyed an extraordinary experience |
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To address South Africa’s youth development and the development of our own leaders Merchants has partnered with an International organisation called Columba 1400. (could insert website as a link?) Our aim is to create connections between our leadership talent and young people with great potential from poor communities in a structured manner to share their experiences, ethical values and competencies. |
We envisage the following strategic benefits (over and above those derived by the graduates):
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