COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
We follow a philosophy of contributing to the communities in which we work, over and above any taxes we are required to pay. Where circumstances allow, we prefer to become directly involved in community organisations that may be able to benefit from our expertise and energies. So, for example, Delphine is currently donating her time in investigating the feasibility of establishing a volunteer programme for the Endangered Wildlife Trust in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Visit EWT at http://www.ewt.org.za).
Lwazi also works with donor organisations in the development of sustainable work and business practices in NGO’s and other community based organisations.
If you are involved in an NGO or community based organisation and you think Lwazi may be of assistance to you, please contact us at community@lwazi.com.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
As globalisation shrinks the world and as the Internet and other media make it possible to know so much more about each other, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to show their willingness to contribute to the communities in which they operate, through CSR programmes. African companies will increasingly come under pressure to adopt CSR policies as the Global Village opens its doors to Africa. Lwazi supports the concept of the good corporate citizen. At Lwazi we also know that cheque-book charity is ineffective and open to corrupt or incompetent practices. We have therefore established a CSR service for companies that would introduce CSR but fear the pitfalls and traps. We provide solid guidance on how to select the appropriate organisations to support, and the mechanisms to have in place to ensure that CSR funds are appropriately applied. An important component of CSR is the measurement of the impact of a company’s contribution: We want to make sure that you and the community can see the difference you have made.