DAR ES SALAAM: VODACOM Tanzania PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in the country by partnering with the Rotary Club of DSM Oyster Bay for the 2024 Goat Races, continuing a successful collaboration from last year.
At a media briefing in Dar es Salaam, Head of Media Relations at Vodacom, Annette Kanora, highlighted the company’s dedication to using innovative approaches to support socio-economic activities in Tanzanian communities.
Encouraged by the positive impact of the 2023 Goat Races, Vodacom has decided to sponsor the charity event for a second consecutive year.
“Aligned with our mission of connecting for good, Vodacom is committed to empowering communities beyond our internal initiatives by partnering with organisations that share our vision.
Education remains a key focus for us and by supporting the Rotary Club of DSM Oyster Bay, we aim to enhance learning environments, provide scholarships to underprivileged students and improve WASH facilities in schools,” Kanora explained.
She added, “We believe in the power of collaboration to address societal challenges and achieve developmental goals. We invite more partners to join us in making this year’s event a success and, more importantly, to help support more underprivileged students.”
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Kanora also noted that Vodacom’s role as title sponsor for the second year signifies confidence in the event’s positive community impact and the organisers’ ability to consistently execute a successful charity event.
The president of the Rotary Club DSM Oyster Bay for 2024/25, Himanshu Bhattbhatt shared that this year’s theme, “Festival,” reflects Rotary’s commitment to bringing people together and serving the community.
“Festival is an opportunity for stakeholders to celebrate collaborations and successes in community support. We are looking forward to another fun-filled day dedicated to a good cause and encourage the community to join us,” Bhattbhatt said.
Event Project Manager Paul Muhato expressed gratitude for Vodacom Tanzania Foundation’s continued support.
“We are thrilled to have Vodacom’s support for the second time and appreciate the trust from all our sponsors, many of whom are returning for another year. We are confident that the Goat Races 2024 will showcase the power of collaboration in advancing education access in Tanzania,” Muhato stated.
He promised attendees can expect the same high level of dedication, a diverse range of vendors and a day dedicated to community support.
The 2024 Goat Races will be held on September 7th at The Green, Oysterbay in Dar es Salaam from 12 noon to 8 pm. The event aims to raise funds to support education initiatives in Tanzania, particularly for underprivileged students.
