King Shaka International Airport has become well known in the areas around the airport for bring business to the region but more than that we are known as the airport that cares. We have tried over the past five years to spread our small budget for SED (Socio Economic Development) to all areas that we can. This is done through our staff that form part of the SED committee and through projects that come to Airports Company South Africa and we look at colouration between other businesses and organisations. Over the years we have supported SED projects with BA Operated by Comair, ATNS, Dube Tradeport and SAPS.

Recently we embarked on a project that was initiated by the "Men for Change" airport policemen. They wanted to work with Everest Height Primary School in Verulam and asked ACSA to join. The school is made up of about 90% of its children who are from the informal settlements in the area.

Together we visited the school to donate some much needed sports equipment for the 1050 learners and asked the SAPS Band and Dog Unit to deliver a performance for the learners. The principal Mr. Surjoo and his team were on hand to assist us with the programme and ensured every child was there to enjoy the event. The children were overjoyed with the sporting equipment but thoroughly enjoyed the delicious hot dogs and juice we provided. The "Men For Change" is encouraging all male SAPS member and airport staff to join them and work towards uplifting communities around the airport.

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