Elior UK raises £90k for Water Unite
The four social enterprises who benefited from the contribution include Gjenge Makers, Mr Green Africa, Jibu Kenya, and Sanivation
Catering company, Elior UK, has raised £90k for Water Unite to help fund progressive initiatives in Kenya.
Charlotte Wright, UK group’s director of CSR, and Andy Grant, the communications manager, both visited Kenya to see the work being done by four social enterprises benefiting from its contributions.
The four social enterprises included Gjenge Makers, a socially conscious enterprise dedicated to transforming plastic waste into affordable and sustainable building materials; Mr Green Africa, a social enterprise focused on ethically collecting and recycling plastic waste to reduce the amount of waste that pollutes; Jibu Kenya, an innovator in the distribution of clean drinking water; and Sanivation, which provides clean and affordable sanitation solutions to low-income communities.
Charlotte Wright, director of CSR for Elior UK, said: “It was amazing to visit these inspiring social enterprises and to see the remarkable and innovative work they are doing. It was great to see that our partnership with Water Unite provides financial support to help these social enterprises grow and to witness the positive impact our donations are making.”
Louis Goring-Morris, partnerships director at Water Unite, added: “We’re incredibly proud of our partnerships with Elior. The fantastic contributions made by Elior colleagues and customers have enabled entrepreneurs across Africa and Asia to grow scaling solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
The donation comes as the caterer has expressed a commitment to “making a difference” by fostering sustainable practices, supporting local communities, and driving positive change.
Through continued collaboration with Water Unite and other impactful partnerships, Elior UK will continue to “further its commitment to global sustainability and social responsibility”.