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Sponsorship for house construction and full equipping in Palm Ridge near Katlehong
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is sponsoring the construction and full equipping of houses in Palm Ridge near Katlehong in the East Rand. These homes are designed to be ready for immediate occupation and include full furnishings. The initiative supports families in need and contributes to sustainable community development.
The Bank sponsored the construction of five houses in Palm Ridge near Katlehong in the East Rand. Our sponsorship extends beyond the completion of the buildings, to fully equipping the house so that they are ready for occupation.
Places
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/projects/helping-address-south-africas-human-settlement-needs
Amounts
R 500 000
Volunteer participation in the Mandela Week building programme
Students from Varsity College, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Johannesburg can participate as volunteers in the DBSA’s Mandela Week building programme. Volunteers contribute labour and gain exposure while supporting community housing needs.
In addition to the DBSA employees, students from Varsity College, University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg were able to join the programme as volunteers.
Short-term employment for youth in local communities
Young people from the local communities in Palm Ridge near Katlehong were offered short-term employment as project leaders, community liaison officers, and cleaners during the house-building project. This provides skills development and work experience.
Young people from the local communities were offered short-term employment as project leaders, community liaison officers and cleaners, fostering skills they could use for future employment.
