Old Mutual has launched a R25 000 Pan African campaign dubbed #Sisonke aimed at creating awareness and inspiring collective action to mitigate, minimise and manage Covid-19 and its effects.
The initiative aims to honour COVID-19 heroes and who are having an impact in their communities.
Stories that show the most impact and inspiration on society will stand a chance of winning R25 000 to support the initiative.
Old Mutual will also consider some of these initiatives for long-term support.
The competition launches in Malawi, South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe from 15 March until 02 April 2021.
It will also be rolled out to other countries in due course. Interested participants and the public at large are encouraged to follow #Sisonke on all social media platforms, to see stories of impact as well as how to enter the competition.
“COVID-19 has caused significant devastation across the world, and according to experts, the virus could be with us for some time.
“If we do not remain active, educated, and motivated to beat the virus, complacency could set in.
“This could lead to an unnecessary spike in infections, sickness and deaths, leaving the virus to remain a real threat to people across the continent.
“As a responsible business, we want to ensure that we support community-level initiatives that show dedication and commitment to fighting the spread of this virus,” says Thobile Tshabalala, Head of Brand at Old Mutual.
The Pan-African insurer is also supporting governments efforts to drive education on Covid- 19 safety protocols and vaccine messages across mass media channels.
