As with all the best things in life, the hallmarks of a great staff volunteer programme has everything to do with passion and commitment. Addressing the CSI Dialogues this week, Kaelo Engage managing director Sarah Campbell highlighted that whilst it is important to initially inspire and motivate staff to get involved, gaining longer-term commitment requires strategic support. 7 Dec 2012 Read more >>
 Many South Africans dream of owning land and making a living from it yet it is extremely challenging. Welcome to De Deur in Southern Gauteng, where three women are shining examples of a farming programme which has empowered smallholder farmers to overcome agricultural hardships and create viable, sustainable farming businesses. 30 Aug 2012 Read more >>
 The very last place you would expect to find a skateboarder's camp is in the middle of a rural village in the hills of Kwa-Zulu Natal but when you arrive at Indigo Skate Camp you know almost immediately that this is exactly where it should be. 29 Aug 2012 Read more >>
Some grandmothers have the carefree luxury of being the ones who simply dish out the sweets and tell bedtime stories, but Violette Ngubane knows no such luxury. As a sole provider and the only parent her grandchildren have, Ngubane wondered if she'd ever be able to fulfil her dream of living in a proper house and providing a safe and comfortable shelter for her children and grandchildren. Until now. As an employee volunteer initiative, the Telkom Foundation, together with a small army of Telkom volunteers, united with Habitat for Humanity to build the Ngubane family their first real home. 28 Aug 2012 Read more >>
Kaelo - Stories of Hope is a multimedia platform that enables participants to promote their corporate social responsibility (CSI) projects to their communities and stakeholders. The seventh season of the television show kicks off on 3 July 2012 at 17h30 on e.tv. It is supported by various digital, face-to-face and print media, including an annual book, profiling featured CSI stories. This year, BHP Billiton and the Telkom Foundation have taken headline sponsorship of this meaningful show. 2 Jul 2012 Read more >>
 The nation's favourite CSI TV platform, Kaelo - Stories of Hope, returns to our screens next week Tuesday, 3 July 2012, on e.tv. Beautifully told and inspiring, the stories encourage ordinary South African's to stand up and take action while highlighting the incredible work being done in communities by the private, public and civil society. 27 Jun 2012 Read more >>
This Youth Day, the prestigious education-focused NGO, Kagiso Trust, is rallying support for its enterprising Bold Step campaign that aims to empower South African youth through access to better education. 14 Jun 2012 Read more >>
The plight of many children in South Africa is a tragic tale of violence and abuse. This week is Child Protection Week, and the government has called on all South Africans to take a stand against child abuse, and provide a safe and secure environment for all children. 5 Jun 2012 Read more >>
 Join Kaelo - Stories of Hope every Tuesday from 3 July at 17h30 as it takes you on an inspiring journey highlighting social change in South Africa and how companies, communities and the public sector are working together for a brighter future. 25 May 2012 Read more >>
 Kaelo Engage, the producers of Kaelo - Stories of Hope, will be at this year's Making CSI Matter Conference at the Wanderers Club, Illovo, on 22-23 May. 22 May 2012 Read more >>
RSMG Insights has announced the acquisition of international sports research agency IFM Group. The transaction includes IFM comprising German-based IFM Sports and UK-headquartered Sports Marketing Surveys as well as their associated entities and holdings. IFM Sports and Sports Marketing Surveys shall continue to trade in their respective markets as operating businesses under the RSMG Insights holding, ensuring a smooth transition for their many clients in top-level international sport. 7 Mar 2012 Read more >>
Only 1% of people living with disability globally have access to sport. Speaking at a workshop on the second day of the Beyond Sport Summit taking place in Cape Town this week, Steffi de Jong from leading sport development NGO PlayAble mentioned that sport was a key driver in changing perceptions by creating opportunities for able bodied sports people to interact with people living with disability - however, she insisted that not enough people living with disability had access to sport. 8 Dec 2011 Read more >>
Since 1936, Cotlands has been instrumental in providing residential child care for vulnerable children. In 1999 it expanded its vision from being a residential-based care provider to more inclusive community focused services. "While we were proud of the success of the residential programme, we identified a need to provide the community with more tools to assist the vulnerable children long before they arrive at our doors. We believe that the age old idiom of 'teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime' is appropriately relevant in our ever-changing society," says Jackie Schoeman, Director of Cotlands. 24 Oct 2011 Read more >>
 The engaging e.tv series, Kaelo Stories of Hope, drew a big crowd at the popular Soweto Festival over the Heritage Day weekend. Although threatening clouds seem to put a damper on the start of the festival, interest amongst the crowd grew once presenter Joel Zuma took to the stage at 10am on Saturday. 30 Sep 2011 Read more >>
Ensuring that young minds are nurtured, values are developed and responsibilities understood is one of the hardest challenges of raising a child. This week Kaelo explores how sport, quality education and getting involved in the community can change the way young people think and interpret the world around them. 22 Aug 2011 Read more >>
On Tuesday (16 August) the e.tv programme, Kaelo Stories of Hope, featured an insert on Transnet's Mandela Day volunteerism effort at Greenfields Primary School near Thokoza on the East Rand. Transnet volunteers threw themselves into sanding, scraping and painting neglected buildings, fixing windows and sweeping floors. At day's end, basking in a sense of fulfilment, they left behind a refreshed structure, a more optimistic student body and a grateful teaching staff. 19 Aug 2011 Read more >>
Every year Mandela Day inspires ordinary people to take action and make the world a better place. Uplifting communities and driving social change in South Africa is quickly shifting from being a duty, to a necessity as South Africa's social needs become more and more pressing. This week Kaelo takes a look at what corporates, individuals and non-governmental organisations are doing to empower communities and how volunteers are changing the face of social development across South Africa. 12 Aug 2011 Read more >>
Meet all of these inspiring people on Kaelo-Stories of Hope on e.tv, Tuesday 17h30. 7 Jun 2011 Read more >>
 If you're looking for a feel-good TV show, that talks about the good rather than the bad, then e.tv is the place to go every Tuesday at 17.30 when the new season of Kaelo Stories of Hope launches on the channel on 7 June 2011. 26 May 2011 Read more >>
 Kaelo - Stories of Hope is back in its sixth season on Sunday the 6th of February 2011 on SABC1 at 12h30. 26 Jan 2011 Read more >>
 The final RED Summit Think Tank breakfast prior to the RED in October, took place on 30 September 2010, where a selection of leading public, private and civil sector speakers addressed the topic of partnering to find infrastructure solutions for rural development. 4 Oct 2010 Read more >>
 The National Development Agency (NDA) has partnered with private sector development specialists, Kaelo Worldwide Media, to host a groundbreaking Rural Economic Development (RED) Summit from 18-20 October 2010 at Sun City. The RED Summit, further supported by MTN and ABSA, will bring together public, private, civil and donor sectors to exchange specific best practices, plans, opportunities and ideas on changing the present situation of the rural economy. 26 Aug 2010 Read more >>
 It is estimated that around 14 million people in South Africa don't have access to food that is nutritious or sufficient and this week Kaelo - Stories of Hope visits a series of inspiring initiatives focused on addressing this national challenge. 30 Jul 2010 Read more >>
 Gladys Moeki, a 46-year-old tutor from Lawley, Johannesburg, is passionate about agriculture. Living in a township with little farming space, and having no agricultural skills, Gladys struggled to start a small vegetable garden in the grounds of her local fire station. This week's Kaelo - Stories of Hope takes a look at how this unemployed mother of three found a way to sustain her family when she was introduced to the Ekukhanyeni Relief Project sponsored by Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA). 18 Mar 2010 Read more >>
 To mark Be Positive Do Something Positive Day on the 1st of March, Kaelo - Stories of Hope will feature the incredible stories of ordinary South Africans who are making a difference by tackling some of South Africa's pressing social issues with positivity and determination. Kaelo - Stories of Hope is broadcast on SABC1 on Sunday at 12:30. 26 Feb 2010 Read more >>
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This week on Kaelo - Stories of Hope we focus on development initiatives in education, sport and entrepreneurship, learning about inspiring projects that are changing the face of South African communities. 22 Jan 2010 Read more >>
 From dealing with the impact of HIV/AIDS to unemployment there is no doubt that South Africa's youth face a multitude of challenges. This week's Kaelo - Stories of Hope takes a look at a variety of initiatives that are focused on alleviating some of these challenges. 15 Jan 2010 Read more >>
 The release of the matric results during this time of year is often accompanied by a close examination of the South African education system. This week's episode of Kaelo - Stories of Hope focuses on telling inspirational stories that show how South African companies are making a difference to education in our country. 6 Jan 2010 Read more >>
It may be holiday time but Kaelo - Stories of Hope is not slowing down the pace this December with an exciting lineup of inspiring stories from around South Africa. Watch Kaelo -Stories of Hope on Sunday 27 December at 12:30 on SABC1 and see how ordinary people have made extraordinary differences to the lives of many South Africans. 21 Dec 2009 Read more >>
 This week Kaelo - Stories of Hope showcases the exceptional work of people who have selflessly volunteered their time to help worthy causes. Watch Kaelo - Stories of Hope on Sunday 13 December at 12:30 on SABC1 and see how ordinary people have made extraordinary differences to the lives of many South Africans. 9 Dec 2009 Read more >>
With South Africa's shocking statistics regarding physical and sexual abuse increasing and with people with disabilities still facing discrimination, this week's episode of Kaelo - Stories of Hope is dedicated to two important events in the South African calendar - 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children and International Day for People with Disabilities. 4 Dec 2009 Read more >>
 To mark World AIDS Day on 1 December, the new series of Kaelo - Stories of Hope will launch with inspiring stories about how South Africans are taking a stand against HIV/AIDS on Sunday, 29 November on SABC 1 at 12h30. The popular 26-episode television series, now entering its fifth season, tells uplifting, inspirational stories about how companies, communities, development organisations, government and individuals and are working together to make a difference in South Africa. 19 Nov 2009 Read more >>
The Kaelo Responsible Business Summit 2009, supported by Absa and the MTN SA Foundation in association with the Department of Social Development and Business Trust, came to a close last week after two days of intense debate and dialogue that focused on the business response to finding sustainable, long-term solutions for some of the social challenges that South Africa faces. Distinguished guests at the conference included The Minister of Social Development, Ednah Molewa, and former First Lady, Zanele Mbeki. 23 Sep 2009 Read more >>
This year (23 August 2009) marks the third annual Victoria Falls Marathon, a picturesque and challenging 42.2km route through Zimbabwe and across the world renowned Victoria Falls Zambezi Bridge. It is a world-class long distance running spectacular, which offers athletes scenic views whilst they strive to complete the designated run. But all this would not be possible without naming rights and broadcast sponsor, Econet Wireless, brought on board by South African-based Kaelo Worldwide Media, a specialist media solutions company focusing on sponsorship consulting and activation, TV production, and corporate social responsibility communications. 20 Aug 2009 Read more >>
World-renowned thought leaders and experts in social development will gather together from 7-9 September at this year's Kaelo Responsible Business Summit. The Summit, which is proudly supported by Absa and the Industrial Development Corporation, will be taking place at the Turbine Hall, Newtown in Johannesburg, bringing leaders in social development and corporate social responsibility both locally and internationally. Given the current economic climate, this year's Summit will focus on driving social innovation in development. 11 Jun 2009 Read more >>
Betty Mataboge is epileptic and diabetic. She and her family of eleven live in a tiny shack in Pilanesburg. Although the family is on a government social grant, this does not provide enough for the family's needs. 15 Oct 2008 Read more >>
Education is in the spotlight on SABC 2 series Kaelo-Stories of Hope on Monday, 29 September at 18h00 as the episode features Absa's national Student Support Programme (SSP), focusing on 10 promising students supported by the company as part of their Corporate Social Investment programme. 27 Sep 2008 Read more >>
With every SMS entry in the weekly television game show Yebo Millionaires, Vodacom customers make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. The proceeds of the show have funded vital computer centres at schools around the country, reaching 78 schools in all provinces of South Africa to date. 25 Sep 2008 Read more >>
On Monday 22nd September at 18h00, SABC 2 series Kaelo - Stories of Hope will be highlighting the unfolding story of conservation efforts of the second most endangered species in the world, the wild dog. With Heritage Day celebrated on September 24th, this is an opportunity to learn more about this special project which is working to conserve South Africa's natural heritage. 17 Sep 2008 Read more >>
It is a simple fact that hungry children battle to concentrate and learn. Educational initiatives provided in disadvantaged schools can be far more effective when children are not suffering from malnutrition. 15 Sep 2008 Read more >>
In honour of Heritage Day celebrations, Kaelo - Stories of Hope will feature the work of the ABSA Museum and Archives on Monday 22nd September at 18h00 on SABC 2. 13 Sep 2008 Read more >>
Last week Nelson Mandela, with the help of his wife Graca Machel, planted the 909990th tree in Thokoza Park, Rockville, Soweto as part of his 90th birthday celebrations and Arbour Week. 11 Sep 2008 Read more >>
A project which sees highly effective training courses empowering emergent farmers transform their operations into professionally managed, productive farming businesses will be featured on SABC 2 series Kaelo - Stories of Hope on Monday September 15th at 18h00. 10 Sep 2008 Read more >>
 Watch SABC 2 TV series, Kaelo - Stories of Hope, on Monday September 8th at 18h00 to see how South African wheelchair tennis champions, Sydwell Mathonsi and Kgothatso Montjane, live out the Olympic Dream as they compete in the Beijing Paralympics. 5 Sep 2008 Read more >>
SABC 2 series Kaelo-Stories of Hope will be exploring the story of the Phelophepha train on Monday 8th and Monday 15th September on SABC 2 at 18h00. Phelophepha is a remarkable story of how innovative social investment from the Transnet Foundation is addressing a key issue of access to healthcare in rural areas. 4 Sep 2008 Read more >>
Kaelo Worldwide Media's successful local series on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Kaelo - Stories of Hope, is now reaching up to 1.5 million viewers per episode in its 18h00 Monday slot on SABC2, and over 700 000 in the repeat slot on Wednesdays at 11h30. Currently in its fourth season, the 2008 series started on 7th July and runs for 26 episodes. 2 Sep 2008 Read more >>
The Indian Premier League (IPL) blew SuperSport audiences away in its inaugural season with over 203 hours of action-packed cricket fetching on average 91 531 viewers across SuperSport's bouquet of channels, according to figures released by Sports Marketing Surveys, a global sponsorship research agency. 24 Jun 2008 Read more >>
 In order for South Africa's social development agenda to progress, greater collaboration between the private sector and the government is needed. For this to happen effectively the private sector needs to explore ways to present a consolidated voice to government. This was just one of the outcomes from the Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conference which was held at Spier Wine Estate last week. 13 Jun 2008 Read more >>
Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will open the Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference to be held from 2 - 4 June at the Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The conference, which is the first of its kind in South Africa, will bring together experts from the developing world to discuss the effect of CSR in the region. 13 May 2008 Read more >>
 The ‘South Africa - Alive will Possibility' campaign continues to evolve as the International Marketing Council (IMC) launches a multifaceted campaign aimed at building South African Brand Champions, produced by Kaelo Worldwide Media. The campaign uses mass media as a powerful tool to educate, stimulate debate and inspire, extended by direct training and engagement in organisations in order to have a powerful influence on behaviour. 12 May 2008 Read more >>
The Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference is being positioned as the first conference of its kind to be hosted on African soil. The conference will bring together a host of leading cross-disciplinary speakers from the developing world who will be debating the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of development in Africa. 23 Apr 2008 Read more >>
Kaelo Worldwide Media, owners of the successful Corporate Social Investment platform Kaelo - Stories of Hope, together with Business Day will launch a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conference in June that will bring a broad base of thought leaders to Africa and provide a platform for collaboration among CSR practitioners and business leaders. 11 Apr 2008 Read more >>
Kaelo International has partnered with Network 18 to bring the successful local campaign on Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Kaelo - Stories of Hope, to life in India. This international expansion will be the forerunner of deals soon to be concluded for Australian, Brazilian and Nigerian markets. 9 Apr 2008 Read more >>
 “When the signal was given for everyone to turn on their lights, my heart just beamed as one by one the homes on the hillside came to life.” Meet Rolf Papsdorf, a man who has made it his life's mission to solve one of South Africa's biggest challenges – how to bring energy to millions of scattered rural communities in South Africa. 27 Feb 2008 Read more >>
Stories of corporate social investment from the ‘Kaelo Stories of Hope' multimedia campaign now feature in academic programmes as the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has incorporated the stories as local case studies in its MBA courses. 22 Nov 2007 Read more >>
Viewership figures for Kaelo – Stories of Hope have grown substantially over the past three years with the series now reaching an average of 1.3 million viewers per week. The SABC2 series, which highlights corporate social responsibility initiatives in South Africa, initially had a viewership of nine hundred thousand viewers when it began in 2004. 7 Sep 2007 Read more >>
 Kaelo Worldwide Media, a leading media solutions agency focusing on sponsorship consulting and activation in South Africa, has formed an exclusive strategic alliance with Helios Partners – the global sponsorship consultancy behind the appointment of Sochi, Russia, as Host City for the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 27 Jul 2007 Read more >>
 The Kaelo multimedia campaign on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), now entering its third year in South Africa, kicks off on Monday 9 July on SABC 2 at 18h00 with a 26-episode television series, Kaelo – Stories of Hope. Presented by Bontle Headbush-Mafuna, the series profiles three social responsibility projects each week, sharing the success stories of companies and communities working together to address a range of development needs. 5 Jul 2007 Read more >>
The recent Sanlam SA Fashion Week Autumn Winter collections, held in March at Museum Afrika in vibrant Newtown, proved to be a great success for a number of brands associated with the stylish event. 23 Apr 2007 Read more >>
 Two international specialists have joined the Kaelo Worldwide Media team as the sponsorship and television company expands its senior management contingent in line with continued growth. American consultant Bryan Healy will head up the corporate sponsorship consulting division, while Dylan Rogers returns from the UK to take the reins of the growing broadcast production division. 5 Apr 2007 Read more >>
Pixel Foundry, a leading hosting facility for professional photographers, confirmed its commitment to transformation with an empowerment transaction that sees SK Media Investment Holdings acquiring a 35% share. Pixel Foundry joins a portfolio of SK Media Investments group businesses including sponsorship and television company Kaelo Worldwide Media, brand and cause communications consultancy Kaelo PR and sponsorship measurement group Sponsor Statistik. 28 Mar 2007 Read more >>
 After a recent tender process, the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) has appointed new service providers to manage the Brand South Africa work for the next three years. A consortium of Kaelo Worldwide Media, Grid and Converse will develop the "Live the Brand" Programme, aimed at building a sense of commitment to the marketing and creation of a positive image of the country. 9 Mar 2007 Read more >>
 Popular SABC television series Kaelo – Stories of Hope, which highlights great stories emerging from corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in an engaging and inspiring way, will be back on SA screens in a third series from Monday, 9 July. The series retains a 18h00 timeslot on Mondays on SABC 2, with a repeat later in the week. 8 Mar 2007 Read more >>
 Brands including Motorola, Peroni, Five Roses and Mac have had no hesitation in renewing and extending partnership with fashion in South Africa for the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW) Winter, Summer and Regional collections in 2007, says Courtney Baxter of Kaelo Worldwide Media, the commercial sponsorship partner to SSAFW. 2 Feb 2007 Read more >>
 An inspiring selection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories has been published in a new book, 'Kaelo - Stories of Hope', which is available in leading bookstores. The stories tell of the passion of South Africans as we conquer the challenges of poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment with the support and partnership of visionary South African companies. Each story forms a chapter, illustrated with photographs from award-winning photographers, and closes with a write-up on the company's broader CSR context. 11 Dec 2006 Read more >>
 Black-owned company SK Media Investment Holdings, major shareholders of Kaelo Worldwide Media, have taken a 50% shareholding in communications company Visible Inc to form the newly launched Kaelo PR. 17 Nov 2006 Read more >>
Television production and sponsorship company Kaelo Worldwide Media has been awarded the production of the 2006 Nairobi Marathon by sponsor Standard Chartered Bank. The banking group, a leading financial services provider in Asia, Middle East and Africa, sponsors The Greatest Race on Earth - a challenging relay race across four established marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong. 27 Sep 2006 Read more >>
 Meet Citrum Khumalo. An aspiring chef, Citrum had always dreamed of owning his own catering company. Driven by his passion and obvious love for creative cooking, Citrum entered SAB's KickStart competition and secured a place as one of over 22 500 entrepreneurs SAB has trained and provided with capital grants. 3 Aug 2006 Read more >>
 Who is the new Charlize Theron? The next Noni Gasa? For the first time in its 10-year history, Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW) is going public in its quest to find the face to represent the country's premier fashion event. 23 May 2006 Read more >>
It's fortunate that Debbie Leibnitz of Kaelo Worldwide Media is a sporty chick. In the course of her work activating sponsorships for clients, she has completed a number of adventure races, paddled a couple of rivers, climbed mountains, scuba dived in Zanzibar and even run the Comrades herself. Now that is putting blood, sweat and tears into your work. 26 Mar 2006 Read more >>
Kaelo Worldwide Media is the sponsorship design brain behind the scenes as Sanlam steps onto the catwalk, taking headline sponsorship of one of the country's most important fashion initiatives, the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW). 23 Mar 2006 Read more >>
 SK Media Investments has bought out the international partners of sponsorship and television company Frontiers Group Africa. Frontiers Group Africa becomes 100% South African owned and 90% black-controlled. The company has been merged with Kaelo Worldwide Media and will operate as Kaelo Worldwide Media. 16 Feb 2006 Read more >>
 Popular South African television series Kaelo - The Miracle Stories will be back on SA screens from 1 May in a second series of inspirational stories highlighting corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The series has a new 18h00 timeslot on Mondays on SABC 2, and will also be re-broadcast on SABC 1. Producers are currently researching and reviewing stories, and filming started this month. 9 Feb 2006 Read more >>
Sponsorship and television production company Frontiers Group Africa announced today that Linda Gibson, formerly Head of Sales and Sponsorship at SABC Sport, has joined the company as commercial director. 8 Feb 2006 Read more >>
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