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The Zenises Foundation runs the Z Aspire programme exclusively for Vaculug. This gives us and our stakeholders transparency on what Vaculug’s money is doing towards achieving its goals and supporting the SDGs. Z Aspire works with underprivileged children of all ages – from primary school to university – ensuring that they receive not only an education but mentors to help them make the most of their opportunities. These mentors help students to realise their true potential and develop their skills, thus boosting their confidence in the process.
To date Vaculug has provided over 12 scholarships to those in need at the University of Oxford and has provided over 100 scholarships to those in need in India.
“Children are some of the most imaginative people on the planet. We need to help them find a passion or purpose that is uniquely theirs. Once they do that then they can imagine the world they want to live in. Their passionate mind will then help them create that world.”
Haarjeev Kandhari, Vaculug Chairman.
FOOD SECURITY
Westlake, Vaculug and Zenises have had a long- standing partnership for several decades. To honour the partnership Vaculug took over the full funding of the ‘Westlake Wishes’ Programme at the Zenises Foundation. In line with the SDG 2 for Zero Hunger, Vaculug took a small step to alleviate hunger and to provide a wholesome meal for those who must live day to day without a regular supply of nourishment.
In the holy city of Amritsar, chefs prepare a four-course meal – itself a demanding logistical operation – to ensure that 125,000 people are properly fed during a one-day event. Apart from the last two years (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) this is an annual task that the Foundation undertakes.
Poverty remains a real problem despite India’s continued economic growth and it’s important that the Zenises Foundation helps lead the way in not only providing sustenance for those in need but also in bringing such issues to the attention of a wider audience who may want to join us in tackling widespread global hunger.
This is our ultimate ESG commitment and legacy. This is the heart of Sustainability in Motion.
WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET. WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE #ZENISESFOUNDATION
SOCIAL IMPACT IN MOTION
Through the various social initiatives that we have created locally or support through the Zenises Foundation throughout the year, we are committed to improving the quality of life of people living in communities both near and far.
Locally, we seek to establish meaningful relations with our surrounding communities, which create value for our neighbours and support our common goals. We support causes that are important to us, and through our social impact initiatives we are committed to creating a better future for our children. Committed
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