The Edcon Community Mission is to:
- Share wealth for positive change in the quality of life of people in the areas in which we trade, primarily through support for education, and be perceived both internally and externally as a caring organisation
Edcon believes it has a responsibility towards the development and upliftment of its communities, while pursuing its business objectives. CSI is an integral part of Edcon's transformation strategy and is committed to making a difference to the lives of individuals, families and society at large.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Employee Volunteer Programme
- Edcon Youth Pathfinder Programme
- Community Upliftment
- Reading and Literacy
Employee Volunteer Programme
- Targeting Edcon Employees and suppliers to participate and support the Programme
- Interventions will be in line with CSI focus areas driven by CSI Champions and supported by the CSI Department
Edcon Pathfinder Programme
- Closing the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged schools
- Providing support in maths, accounting and language and thus creating an increase in graduate output in areas where there is a shortage of skills.
Community Upliftment
- Addressing problems around dysfunctional communities that could pose a threat to stability
- Providing support in the area of HIV/AIDS with focus on orphans and vulnerable children.
Reading and literacy
- Encouraging learners to read by introducing an annual reading competition at school level.
- Educating customers and public on financial literacy