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Working for
Real Impact

since 2017

About the Foundation

Who we are

Groep 91 Uitvoer (Pty) Ltd is a family-owned citrus producer, while Kaross is a designer and producer of world class hand embroidered textiles in the Letsitele region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

How did we begin

In fulfilling a long term objective of both Groep 91 Uitvoer and Kaross, we have established the Kaross Foundation in 2017 as a Non Profit Company responsible for the comprehensive management of social development projects related to our businesses and its community.

What is our objective

The main objective of the Kaross Foundation will be to identify, fund and implement projects that will result in a sustainable improvement in the quality of life of both Kaross and Groep 91 Uitvoer’s employees and their communities.

What we believe

We believe that we have a responsibility to be active citizens who play our part in creating a sustainable social and economic future for ourselves and our employees.
We believe in the power of education as a key enabler of both social and economic success.
We believe in the value of partnerships and in investing in relationships that are based on mutual respect.

Mission

The Kaross Foundation and all its partners are proud of both its achievements and future ambitions towards creating a better South Africa for all its people. As active citizens, we acknowledge our responsibility and pledge our commitment towards conducting our business in such a way that it exudes passion, kindness, integrity and professionalism.

How we structure our work

1. Community projects that are linked to our immediate community
with a specific drive to be involved in the education sector.

2. Farm projects that are directly linked to employees.

Some of our Current Projects

Magri Language Institute

Magri Genovese’s Language Institute Teacher Training & Development (MLI) Program was appointed to become the Training Partner of Kaross Foundation.

Mandela Month Projects

The main aim is to create awareness amongst the company employees not only of the work the Kaross Foundation is involved with, but also the needs in their community. Bringing the farm to the community

Adult Based Education (A.B.E.T.)

Kaross Foundation decided to invest in adult based education firstly because of the personal growth people experience when they are able to read and write, and also to enhance communication in the workplace; securing jobs and resulting in a positive working environment.

C.A.M.I

Cami is a Literacy and Math computer-based program that has proven to be a powerful tool in the schools that use it effectively.

Leadership of Hope

Through Skills for Africa, the Leadership of Hope course is presented to willing employees to provide them with personal Leadership skills as well as the skills to manage their own personal finances.

Sport Development

It is our belief that participation in competitive sport is one of the most effective ways for personal development apart from the health benefits thereof. That is why the Kaross Foundation aims to develop sport for our employees, and help people achieve these goals and become stronger individuals. We love the JOY that it gives our people.

Partners of Kaross Foundation

AH Foundation

Waitrose Foundation

Groep 91 Uitvoer

Kaross

Testimonies

According to Portia the most important aspect of the Brainbooster program is to teach interactively with the use of games and visual aids. Portia hope the Brainbooster program will grow in their school and focus more on teaching mathematics in the foundation Phase.

Portia Malatji

Teacher at Nyavana Primary School

She has been working for Groep 91 Uitvoer since the year 2013. Sarah said the ABET classes were very helpful to her personally as she dropped out of School. She reveals that before her involvement with the ABET classes, to communicate with a white person in English was difficult as she used to feel intimidated. She now sees the importance, value and impact of ABET in her personal life.

Sarah Nkuinika

General Worker Groep 91 Uitvoer (pty) LTD

She said COP sessions are good as she feels they strengthen her own leadership as the head of the School. She explained that, "Sharing ideas with the other group partners gives me valuable knowledge within my capacity. I think in order to achieve set goals one needs to be patient and willing to listen to different ideas which could be valuable." She added to say that, COP program makes you realize how far are you when it comes to individual achievements as a person and leader. The COP helps me set goals that I once thought was beyond my limits and lately it has helped me do introspection.

Mrs. N Mhlongo

Principal of Manyuyu Primary School

Tintswalo Phakula has been working for Karosswerkers since 2006. She said before joining the running club, she never thought about running a race or joining any running club. However she is grateful that she joined and enjoys the club tremendously. She reveals that by being a member of a club, you end up being motivated to train for events such as 10k's and half marathons, which are always more enjoyable when you have comrades to cheer you on. "Feeling part of a team is a fantastic feeling and that’s how the Groep 91 running club teammates and coordinators make me feel."

Tintswalo Phakula

Waitress Kaross Cafe

Julius Ngobeni has been working for Groep 91 Uitvoer for 12 years now. He gave his personal feedback with regard to ABET classes by saying; “I was a person who could not read and write. Now I can guide my children through the importance of education”. Julius thinks it was a great idea of him to get involved with the ABET classes. He can now read, write, and withdraw money from the bank.

Julius Ngobeni

Section Leader Groep 91 Uitvoer (pty) LTD

We started in 2017 and have a few projects running with a vast impact on many beneficiaries. You can read more about us on our social platforms and follow us there.