DTHF receives the South African Ubuntu Social Responsibility Award 2017
The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation received the South African UBUNTU Award for Social Responsibility 2017. Tracy-Ann Finnan (Senior Finance) and Riaan Beukes (Project Leader for Zimele) graciously received the award on behalf of the Foundation at a gala event in Cape Town on 17th February. The evening honoured the legacy of Oliver Tambo and those South Africans who have followed in his footsteps. It was attended by President Jacob Zuma and many notable dignitaries.
The award recognizes "South African citizens or organizations that through excellence serve as global ambassadors of our nation. The awards celebrate South African citizens who through their Integrity, Passion, Patriotism and Humility have raised the South African flag high on an international stage."
Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, COO (DTHF) and member of the IDM, shared with her staff "This is an award to each one of [you, the staff of DTHF] for [your] passion, excellence, integrity, progressiveness, innovation and mutual respect".
South African UBUNTU Award for
Social Responsibility 2017