Posts Tagged ‘Foundation’
Lithon Foundation: Helping to tackle HIV/AIDS in Namibia
According to 2019 UNAIDS estimates, there are between 190,000 and 220,000 adults and children in Namibia living with HIV. As part of its outreach programme, and its ongoing commitment to uplifting the children of Namibia, the Lithon Foundation has teamed with two incredible organisations supporting AIDS orphans in the country. “Little by little, bit by…
Read MoreGrowing Leaders: The African Leadership Institute
The Lithon Foundation, which is a registered section 21 company and welfare organisation, is dedicated to “bringing love and hope to people and organisations through networking and collaboration.” An excellent example of this type of collaboration is the Foundation’s involvement with the Namibia-based African Leadership Institute (ALI). Founded in 2005, ALI’s mission is to inspire…
Read MoreMentorship: It’s part of the strategy
In 2002, Adriaan and Adri Grobler founded Lithon with a vision of positively impacting people’s lives. Initially, their focus was on making a meaningful difference to nearby communities in need. However, as the business developed, and the team grew, it became clear that they could also realise their vision within the company itself – by…
Read MoreMeet Lithon Founder and CEO Adriaan Grobler
Adriaan Grobler may be an engineer, but he first and foremost considers himself a visiopreneur – a word he coined to describe someone who not only dreams of a better world, but also takes the necessary steps to make it a reality. And his vision – to build a better world – is something he…
Read More5 ways organisations can impact their communities
Most companies these days recognise the importance of giving back to their communities, whether on an ad hoc basis or through fully fledged corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. Not only do these initiatives help to uplift people and communities, they also have a positive impact on employees and company culture – particularly if they’re strongly…
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