SA-Saudi projects bring hope

Whether you call it social responsibility or ploughing back into the community, the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF), which has announced its 2025 programme with the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (Agfund), has emerged as among leaders in the sphere.

- Brian Sokutu

Having built partnerships with more than 450 international and regional organisations to support development projects, Agfund was established in 1980 via the initiative of the late Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz and the support of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

It aims to address pressing social issues in all segments of society without discrimination.

The Agfund funding partnership with KMF is a significant milestone for KMF's vision of targeting youth, women and girls through a range of initiatives.

In a country like South Africa, where youth unemployment is astronomically high, the important role played by KMF has made a positive impact on previously disadvantaged individuals and communities.