How We Give Back
STP believes in giving back where possible and over the years, we have partnered with a few organisations.
STP works hard to build long-term partnerships with community-based organisations such as schools, clubs and sports teams. Through these partnerships, and the referred business they generate, we are able to assist the organisations financially and contribute towards social upliftment in the communities they serve.
Jacana Foundation
STP and its partner brokerages contribute to The Jacana Foundation. This is a development foundation which comprises of numerous projects located in different regions of South Africa and primarily aims at giving back to society.
Active Projects:
Rally to Read:
Based in KZN and the Western Cape, Rally to Read is a literacy development programme focused on rural primary schools, which are provided annually with classroom libraries of books and whose educators are provided with training and mentorship for a consecutive 3-year period. Apart from funding, Jacana annually assists with the delivery of the books to the designated rural schools.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)
This NPO provides an essential rescue service to water users who find themselves in difficulty on South African coastal and inland waters. With 42 bases manned entirely by a volunteer crew, the NSRI is the only nation-wide service of its kind, operating 24/7 and 365 days the year. The Jacana Foundation supports the NSRI by providing funding to assist the institute to deliver on their mandate.
The Children’s Hospital Trust
The commitment to good health and a concern for the well-being of youth is core to the Jacana Foundation. The Children’s Hospital Trust plays a unique and critical role to advance this in South Africa. The Children’s Hospital Trust raises funds to advance child healthcare through the Red Cross Hospital Trust – a tertiary hospital, exclusively for children. The trust raises funds for the upgrade and expansion of the hospital’s buildings, the purchase of medical equipment and new medical treatment projects. It also funds the training of medical professionals. The Jacana Foundation supports this by providing funding to the Trust.
Siyaphambili Surf Ski Club
This club, based in the KZN coastal areas, provides opportunities for men and women, with a focus on youth from previously disadvantaged communities (including people with disabilities), to participate and compete in surf ski paddling and, in the process, empowering participants with life skills. The Jacana Foundation provides funding to the trust and also ensures that volunteers offer their time and expertise to assist the trust deliver on its mission.