UK pledges R50 million to Solidarity Fund
The United Kingdom has donated R50 million to the Solidarity Fund to help in the fight against coronavirus.
High Commissioner Nigel Casey alongside Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Nomalungelo Gina signed the donation on Monday.
The fund has been specifically given to support projects supporting and promoting women.
Press Release: The government of the United Kingdom has provided the Solidarity Fund with a R50m grant focused on supporting, protecting and uplifting the women of SA. Read more: https://t.co/ZOAD0I4gwy. #covid19sa #lockdownsa #ThatsSolidarity #SolidarityRSA #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/4dsTinCF2c
— The Solidarity Fund (@SolidarityRSA) September 14, 2020
Chairperson of the Fund, Gloria Serobe, says the gender-based violence and women empowerment are critical spaces for the country.
"We were quite excited that you were specific about where you wanted us to apply it to. These are two critical are two critical areas in South Africa, before and after Covid.”
Interim CEO of the Fund, Nomkhita Nqweni said: “As South Africa enters the sixth month of lockdown, one thing has become clear – we are not in this alone.
"As the world struggles in unison with the global COVID-19 pandemic, many governments have looked beyond their borders to see how they can help others fight the battle.
"It’s the South African concept of Ubuntu on a worldwide scale.”