Investing in our local communities is an essential part of our business and we
support a number of worthy causes which have a positive impact on people's lives
and their futures.
Strate encourages its staff to become involved in our Socio-Economic Development
(SED) initiatives, and they regularly participate in community outreaches. We also
have a programme in place where staff members can nominate worthy causes within
their communities. The following educational and community initiatives are supported
by Strate:
Sekolo sa Borokgo: Each year Strate selects a flagship charity for the year. This has
included such organisations as Sekolo sa Borokgo. Formed in 1993, Sekolo sa
Borokgo is a non-profit, co-educational, independent school, registered with the
Gauteng Department of Education, from whom it receives a small subsidy. The
school caters mainly for previously disadvantaged learners who come from areas
such as Soweto, Alexandra, Vosloorus and Diepsloot, Cosmo City and the East
Rand. The aim of the school is to develop learners with potential, who have strong
academic ability, in a structured environment, with particular emphasis on Maths,
Science and English.
Ebenezer Care Centre: The centre provides a loving home environment for about 80
destitute people and helps them to become self-reliant through education and skills
development. Since 1999, Strate has supported the Care Centre through both
financial support and by volunteering at the centre.
JSE Adopt-a-School programme: The programme encourages schools in
disadvantaged communities to participate in the JSE's Investment Challenge. Strate
contributes financially to the programme, provides schools with access to financial
media and teaches learners how to trade shares.