Building up communities through sport has always been something the Betway team was passionate about. By sponsoring local sports team throughout Africa we have seen how sports can alter the lives of young and old within their communities. However, as the COVID-19 Virus spread across the globe the team at Betway knew more could be done, as people’s livelihoods were on the line. As countries across Africa went into lockdown more people were worried about their safety and how they would be able to feed their families. The CSR team at Betway worked with the relevant country managers to ensure medical equipment and food donations could be distributed to those in need.
Betway South Africa
Betway worked with 18 organizations to distribute R2 Million worth of support in the form of food supplies and medical equipment. This was distributed to medical staff and some of South Africas hardest hit communities.
“We are truly grateful for Betway’s generous donation to Afrika Tikkun, a donation that shows that Betway truly cares about the health and wellbeing of vulnerable South African communities. The donation has assisted us in the distribution of essential supplies such as food, sanitising products and personal protective equipment (PPE),” said Onyi Nwaneri, CEO of Afrika Tikkun Services.
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Betway Uganda
In Uganda the Betway team donated 3,300kg of rice to the COVID-19 Task Force which will supplement the Government’s efforts to ensure that households affected by the pandemic do not go hungry.
“Betway is committed to ensuring that the communities we work with are safe and have food and basic necessities to last them through the lockdown,” said Betway Country Manager Adellah Agaba Nyaruhuma.
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Betway Nigeria
In Nigeria the Betway team focused on assisting the frontline workers. A donation of 8,000 surgical masks was delivered to the NCDC who will ensure the masks are delivered to staff who are working at the forefront of the COVID-19 battle.
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Betway Ghana
The team in Ghana worked with two organizations to help the COVID-19 fight.
Betway donated GHC 150,000 to the government’s COVID 19 Trust Fund to help the effect of the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.
Dr. Kweku Ainuson, who led the Betway Team said, “As the country continues to be in lockdown, we are all experiencing the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committing GHC 150,000 to help fight the COVID-19 as well as its related challenges.” “The funds will support government’s food relief efforts and other supplies that may be needed to eradicate the virus.”
A further donation was made to a local charity to help provide food and water to communities across the country ensuring the poor and vulnerable are assisted.
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Betway Kenya
In Kenya the Betway cares initiative put together 300 food care packages to distribute to the vulnerable members of communities. The Betway Cares initiative donation has supported 300 homes in Mukuru Nyayo, Deep Sea, Bangladesh and Githongoro slums in and around Nairobi.
‘’On behalf of the Mukuru community, I would like to thank you for your support of 100 family packs that came to our community. Your support has helped the vulnerable in our community during this difficult time that we are fighting the Covid -19 pandemic. Support from corporates like Betway makes it possible to make the community a great place to live”, said Mandela a resident from the Mukuru Nyayo community.
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Betway stands with communities not just in good times but during tough times such as these. The Betway team is dedicated to helping our communities grow and thrive and will continue to look for ways to assist those in need. For more information on our efforts you can read the CSR section of our blog.
Stay Safe. Maintain Social Distance. Betway Cares.