Vodafone Foundation launches World of Difference 2011
Following the successful maiden edition last year, the Vodafone Ghana Foundation has launched the second edition of its unique community project; the ‘World of Difference’ initiative.’ Aimed at positively impacting the lives of the less privileged by leveraging on corporate philanthropy, the programme is expected to attract larger numbers of individual professionals and volunteers this year. They will use their experience and skills to meaningfully impact the lives of the underprivileged across several communities in Ghana.
The volunteerism programme is targeted at professional individuals who are driven by the quest for social good and a passion to contribute to solving social problems. Fifty participants with conceptualized charity projects will be shortlisted to spend two months with an NGO or charity of their choice to implement their project; they will be given monthly stipends by the Vodafone Ghana Foundation.
Speaking at the launch, the Director of External Affairs at Vodafone Ghana, Patrick Boateng, remarked that ‘The World of Difference Programme has seen individuals from varied backgrounds make a huge difference in the lives of communities and NGOs across the world and that is no small achievement. What we have done is to empower individuals concerned about social issues to conceptualize their very own charity project and implement it. We have given individuals the power to own their initiatives and take charge of projects that they are genuinely passionate about. The Vodafone Foundation is dedicated to taking corporate philanthropy to a new level and by empowering many professionals to step out of their comfort zone to focus on a project they truly believe in, we believe we are on course to achieving this objective.’
Applications are open to Ghanaians above 18 years who are resident in Ghana. Volunteers from varied professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Application forms are available at Vodafone retail shops and interested participants are encouraged to approach a registered charity, gain their support and jointly agree on a project plan before applying. Participants, who do not have an agreed plan with a registered charity and are unable to provide their details on the application, will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted via phone.
The annual community charity programme was launched in Ghana in May 2010 and is one of the key activities of the Vodafone Foundation Group. It currently runs in 17 Vodafone operating countries.
This article was originally posted on Africa ICT & Telecom Network
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