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OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Better livelihoods for farm workers
and their families -
OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Thriving, self-sustaining rural and
farming communities -
OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Sustainability in the supply chain
to Waitrose
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OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Better livelihoods for farm workers and their families
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OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Thriving, self-sustaining rural and farming communities
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OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE:
Sustainability in the supply chain to Waitrose
Our Mission
The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) aims to improve the livelihoods of farm workers and their families, thus creating stronger communities and sustainable supply chains for Waitrose and supply partners.
Our Vision
Better livelihoods for farm workers and their families.
Thriving, self-sustaining rural and farming communities.
Sustainability in the supply chain to Waitrose.
To achieve this Vision, the WFSA strives to:
- Introduce an integrated, holistic approach to socio-economic development in a quest
to achieve effective farm operations that underpins a sustainable supply chain. - Engage and empower workers to accept shared responsibility for:
– socio-economic development in their communities.
– establishment of a sustainable supply chain for the benefit of all involved
What we do
Worker Voice Projects
At farm level, the Foundation supports worker committees, management, growers and exporters to implement worker voice-led projects.
These are worker community level projects designed to deliver benefits for worker communities at a particular farm partner. These projects are designed in line with our Principles of Programme Implementation to ensure they are relevant, inclusive and sustainable.
Central to this approach are Worker Committees, comprising worker representatives selected by their communities. These committees play a pivotal role in identifying local needs and advocating for initiatives that maximise meaningful and lasting local benefits.
Central Programmes
At regional and country level, the Foundation works with service providers, governments, and civil society organisations (CSOs) to deliver both training and non-training interventions that address common challenges faced by multiple farms within regions, such as – though not limited to – youth unemployment, substance abuse, and poor nutrition, etc.
The training of Worker Committees constitutes an important component of Central Programmes aimed at strengthening the worker voice and empowering workers to actively participate in the socio-economic development of their communities.
Five Key Focus Areas
While the Foundation has a broad focus on rural social development, it prioritizes sustainable initiatives that directly support its vision, mission, and objectives.
All Worker Voice and Central Programmes are aligned with the Foundation’s five key Focus Areas.
Economic Empowerment
All worker families within Waitrose supply chain are able to meet basic needs, are not vulnerable to economic shocks, and have an opportunity to increase their household income.
Education and Training
All workers within Waitrose supply chain have access to training to improve their skills, prospects and earning power and their children have access to decent early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education.
Water and Sanitation
All workers within Waitrose supply chain have clean water and good sanitation in their community contributing to improved water-related health, social and economic outcomes.
Health and Wellbeing
All workers within Waitrose supply chain have access to basic healthcare and wellbeing services which will contribute towards improved health and wellbeing.
Environment & Green Energy
All workers within Waitrose supply chain live in sustainable ecosystems contributing to improved health, income and food security.
