Sešego Cares is a South African registered Section 21 Company that was established in 2005 by the partners of Absa Senior executives to make a sustainable difference in the lives of vulnerable people in Southern Africa. The ethos of Sešego Cares is hinged on the spirit of ubuntu (see Nelson Mandela talk about Ubuntu) to bring together people willing to offer their time, skills and donations to help various socially significant projects in communities across Southern Africa.
Since 2005 approximately R6,2 million worth of in-kind support and financial contributions in excess of R2,2 million has been raised and used to change the lives of over 3,000 vulnerable people, predominantly children, learners, the aged and the disabled.
As a Section 21 company (not for profit organisation), Sešego Cares has also been registered for tax exempted under the South African Income Tax Act. Sešego Cares maintains high governance standards and its financial statements are audited by KPMG who have consistently issued unqualified audit opinions.
Sešego Cares has a robust governance structure that comprises a board of directors and two sub-committees that oversee matters related to fundraising and membership. In addition, there are committees in each of the nine provinces that oversee and manage all the regional projects and fundraising activities. The board holds monthly meetings to assess project proposals, devise plans, strategies and agree appropriate fundraising activities etc.
Maria Ramos, Absa group chief executive is the Sešego Cares patron, she is responsible for officiating important and strategic events, providing guidance and networking support etc.