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Be linked to other leaders and innovators


Partnering with CIDA places your company amongst leading firms. Linking you to an organisation that is forward-thinking, ground-breaking and pioneering in the quest to educate Africa''s future business leaders and entrepreneurs. An alliance with CIDA gives you international exposure through the worldwide coverage that CIDA enjoys.

CIDA has partners throughout the world, and is part of a host of conferences, organisations and networks. Supporting CIDA means several new doors can be opened to you through our close relationships with both public and private organisations.

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Make a real difference


Acting as an enabler for CIDA means your company engages in the proactive investment of uplifting Africa. By helping CIDA, your company is acting at the forefront of some of the most important issues to business today, including diversity, leadership and global entrepreneurship.

 

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Improve employee loyalty

Most companies agree that involving their employees in charitable activities makes for a happier employee, and therefore one who is more productive and likely to stay with the firm. CIDA offers a range of opportunities to get staff involved, which can be tailored to a company's specific objectives. These include:

-- Online mentorship programme for students

-- Guest lecturing in Johannesburg

-- Volunteering for CIDA Foundation UK

-- Hosting students in the UK

 

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Further your own education

CIDA brings expert speakers from around the world to speak on Corporate Social Investment and Social Entrepreneurship. These lectures and workshops result in new ideas and work practices for all involved.

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Share the wealth in South Africa

Companies with offices in South Africa can offer scholarships to the children of employees there, helping their own workforce as well as the rest of South Africa.

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