SA Future Trust Social Entrepreneur Award 2024
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RLabs Founders Receive Prestigious SA Future Trust Social Entrepreneur Award 2024
Cape Town, July 26, 2024 – RLabs’ Founder Marlon Parker and Co-Founder Rene Parker were honored with the esteemed SA Future Trust Social Entrepreneur Award 2024. The award recognizes outstanding social entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact through their innovative ventures and dedication to addressing societal challenges.
During the acceptance speech, Marlon Parker shared inspiring words: “Above all, this award is for every young person from the township, the Cape Flats where I grew up. It shows that if you just hustle, anything is possible and Young People should keep on Dreaming.
This sentiment aligns with the RLabs mission to empower and uplift communities through technology and innovation.
The SA Future Trust Social Entrepreneur Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating positive change while pursuing their passions. Our founders incorporate this spirit, having established a thriving organization that Cultivates HOPE, CREATIVITY, and COLLABORATION.
We are humbled and grateful for this recognition, as This award is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and community. We will continue to strive for excellence and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
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More About RLabs
RLabs is an award-winning South African non-profit, established in Bridgetown, Cape Town, in 2009. Their main aim is to create spaces in which people can be empowered and transformed by Hope, through technology, innovation, training, and economic opportunities.
They have since expanded their model to 23 countries, across 5 continents and have impacted over 20 Million people. To date, more than 800 000 community members have directly accessed their skills training and economic empowerment programmes.
More About SA Future Trust
In March 2020 the SA Future Trust was established with a R1 billion donation from Oppenheimer Generations Foundation to support small businesses through the Covid-19 crisis. The SA Future Trust extended direct financial support to businesses so that their employees could continue to receive an income through the lockdown period. This was done by providing interest-free loans to qualifying SMMEs to enable selected employees to receive weekly payments of R750 for a 15-week relief period.
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