Non-profit organization Espartanos Africa has partnered with taxi-hailing app Uber to provide free Uber ChapChap rides to their volunteers for a year.
Espartanos Africa seeks to reduce law breakage and recidivism in Africa by successfully reintegrating former convicts into society.
According to the organisation, transport should not be a barrier to creating better communities for everyone. Through this partnership, Uber will ensure volunteers can easily move around and continue to assist people back into society.
“Uplifting and empowering communities is one of our key priorities. We all have a responsibility to ensure that we contribute to bettering the lives of individuals in our community despite their background and history. As a business, we are committed to creating a positive and empowered society for all, and ensuring transport is not a barrier to achieving this,” says Frans Hiemstra, Uber General Manager, SSA.
“With this new partnership, we are not only offering the program volunteers a safe, quick and convenient transport solution, but we are also taking a step to help resolve the community’s challenges by playing our part in creating a safer environment for all,” adds Hiemstra.
Espartanos has achieved a few milestones during the year, such as successfully launching at Kamiti in March then proceeding with the introduction of Corporate Social Responsibility service by national, local and international rugby teams.
“The partnership with Uber ensures that our volunteers who offer skills, knowledge, and mentorship can travel with peace of mind,” says Zaynah Khanbai, President and Director of New Citizen Educa.tion. “Through this partnership, we have the opportunity to grow the program and touch many other lives.’’
Espartanos Africa reintegrates people from priso.n by firstly instilling the values and ethics of rugby as a way of life, then focusing on key themes such as spirituality, self-development and work ethic to learn more about The New Citizen Educatio,n. This element of the program involves improving self-awareness and preparing for gainful employment and volunteering. Lastly, the Espartanos Africa program also focuses on the reintegration pillar that includes mentorship, employment, community and volunteering.
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