Joint Press Release I Samsung Employees Make A Difference On Mandela Day

Giving Back to Communities with the Ultimate Aim of Driving Positive Change in Children’s Lives

In the spirit of celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, the Samsung great workplace committee embarked on a journey to encourage employees to give back, by donating some essential items to those in need at a children’s home: the Hotel Hope Ministries. This initiative is part of Samsung’s ongoing Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), which aims to help improve the lives of others in communities where it operates.

Hotel Hope Ministries is a fully registered South African non-profit organisation (NPO) established with the aim of ensuring that each and every child is brought up in a safe, happy and healthy home, so that they can grow up and develop into responsible and positive adults. Although children are their main focus, the organisation has a holistic approach to the problem of orphaned and abandoned children.

The organisation has long realised the need to focus on the cause of the problem too and not only the symptoms. In response to this, they have projects that focus on assisting Mothers and Fathers, so that they can look after themselves and their children.

Celebrated under the 2024 theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity” – Mandela Day is a day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former President and his values, through volunteering and community service. Driven by the need to make a difference, the group of employees from the Samsung Head Office in Bryanston came together to donate over 300 items to the Children’s Home. These essential items included nappies, baby food, children’s clothes, household materials and toiletries, to name but a few.

Sihle Mooi, CEO of Hotel Hope Ministries said: “We were delighted to welcome the Samsung team to our Melville premises, where the hand over took place. We really appreciate Samsung’s partnership and donation as it will go a long way in helping us to continue pursuing our mission of loving and nurturing orphaned and abandoned children, so that they can become well-adjusted and productive adults.”

Samsung expressed just how inspired they were by the wonderful work done by Sihle and his team. Also, the electronics giant is looking forward to working with Hotel Hope Ministries on future initiatives. In an effort to eradicate child abandonment, the NPO’s work also extends into helping pregnant teenagers as well as confronting late stage abortions. They offer a full service covering, either by themselves or in partnership with others including Children’s Homes, Adoption Advocacy, Counselling Centres, Training Academy as well as Charity Shops and Trading.

Loren Naicker, Africa People Lead said: “As Samsung, we are committed to driving positive change in the lives of children and the society as a whole. Also, we are dedicated to encouraging a volunteering spirit within our businesses and empowering our employees to assist in giving back to communities where we operate.

“It is exceptionally encouraging to see our employee’s passion for giving. It is even more rewarding to witness the impact that we are making together and the incredible ripple effects that our volunteering programme has on our local communities.”