By LOSIRENE CHAND
Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation is catalysing real social change by investing in innovative projects that aspires to solve Fiji’s most pressing problems.
Vodafone Fiji director for Corporate and Business Market, Ronald Prasad, made these comments over the weekend at Savusavu’s first Vodafone Corporate Philanthropy Seminar.
Speaking at the Hotsprings Hotel in Savusavu, Mr Kumar stressed the foundation’s vision was to develop solutions to the problems which are present in Fiji.
Mr Kumar said this year emphasis was with an understanding that a project is only a beginning of social impact and progresses made are evaluated with multiple parties.
“This year, the Foundation is focused on catalytic philanthropy, engaging ourselves with society and participating in advocacy/policy development greatly enhancing the impact of what we try to achieve,” he said.
Mr Kumar said the seminar was a beyond funder programme that aspires to engage corporate help and where possible establish charity alliances of philanthropists.
Project this year
Mr Kumar said earlier this month, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation, in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Savusavu, donated 40 laptops and internet connections in four schools.
“The aim is to establish collaborative partnership at all levels with relevant stakeholders envisaging positive social change like we have with Savusavu Tourism Association, Town Council, Savusavu Community Foundation and other partners,” he said.
Vodafone Fiji’s Director Corporate and Business Ronald Prasad (left) with Northern mWomen representative Ami Kohli at the Vodafone Corporate Philanthropy Seminar at the Hotsprings Hotel in Savusavu. Photo: LOSIRENE CHAND