MySchool partners with loot.co.za
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet has announced a new partnership through which loot.co.za, one of South Africa's top-five online retailers, will join the fundraising initiative that raises millions of rand for schools and charities every year.
MySchool supporters will now be able to shop loot.co.za’s offering, and with every purchase loot.co.za will make a contribution to their chosen beneficiary. This donation will come from the retailer at no extra expense to the consumer.
The partnership comes at a crucial time as it enriches the MySchool offering to its supporters, allowing the fundraiser even more opportunities to contribute towards schools and charities in South Africa. Loot.co.za currently offers over 14 million products across 17 departments including: books, DVDs, music, games, electronics, toys, baby, kitchen and home, stationery, arts and crafts, outdoor, health and beauty, office supplies, DIY and more, with free delivery on purchases of R250 or more. MySchool currently has 1.1 million active cardholders and raises an average of R6 million per month for schools and charities.
“With more and more South Africans embracing the convenience of online shopping, loot.co.za, as a strong, pure-play e-commerce retailer fills an essential gap in the MySchool partner network,” said Pieter Twine MySchool’s GM. “It’s also great to have an online retail partner that has such a big product offering over so many categories. We are pleased to welcome loot.co.za and increase our retail partners to make it easier for our supporters to swipe more often, raise more funds and make an even bigger difference.”
A good fit
The partnership is a good fit with loot.co.za’s existing corporate social investment focus on education. “As South Africans we should all be playing an active role in the upliftment of our youths and in improving the lives of all children in our country. This is why we’re so excited about the partnership, as it would make giving back even easier,” said Gary Hadfield loot.co.za’s CEO. “That’s the driving force behind our motivation to get on board as a MySchool partner. Through the partnership we will be able to give back in a more tangible way.”
All that MySchool supporters shopping on loot.co.za need to do at the checkout is enter their MySchool card number. Loot will then give back a percentage on every item purchased in the shop towards the MySchool programme. Existing Loot customers who don’t have a MySchool card yet, can sign up online at myschool.co.za to get their free cards.
In celebration of Youth Day loot.co.za and MySchool will be donating 2,300 Tutudesks to learners who don’t have desks at select under-resourced schools in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The Tutudesk Campaign, a MySchool beneficiary, has already assisted 1.3 million learners in 24 African countries with lap desks, which have significantly improved the overall learning experience for many pupils.
