Stone is a values-driven business and aims to make a tangible difference beyond its own bottom-line benefit.  Stone’s business is strongly based on the foundation of giving. As such the Stone entire team participates and contributes to social and enterprise development that are aligned with Stone’s core values. Stone is very proud of its positive, long-standing relationship with MES. Stone proudly contributes to support the inspirational work MES does in our South African cities. "May we long have the opportunity to contribute to the inspirational work of MES and to help mould, empower and serve the people in need in South African cities," states Willem Eksteen, CEO of Stone. Stone provides business strategy and communication consulting services to a range of private and public sector clients, enabling them to rise to the challenges they face on the way to prosperity and success. 

- Willem Eksteen, Stone

"MES has an approach to the most marginalised members of society that has always impressed me. Their multifaceted approach brings dignity to the poorest of the poor and their employees’ passion for what they do translates into the scope and success of their work. I will be forever grateful that the MES proposal landed on my desk!"

- Bridgit Evans, GIBS Business School

“We will offer products and services in other areas where we can make a difference. We will energise our leadership and employees to embrace transformation in supporting the objectives of Healthcare Charter by continuously improving processes to ensure social and environmental responsibility In a nutshell we want to make a difference in peoples’ lives.”

- Dr Timmy Kedijang, Novo Nordisk

“…vulnerable youth (18 to 35 year olds) and adults are provided with skills development, job placement social relief and accommodation. These are people who are largely not covered by statutory provisions. The value of the partnership is embedded in the fact that all beneficiaries are traceable.”

-Tebogo Itumeleng: Dept of Social Development

“My betrokkenheid hier is nou een van die kosbaarste dinge in my lewe.”

- Coenie de Villiers, Beskermheer van MES

Sarah Morrison, the manager of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund expressed her satisfaction in partnering with this champion project. “Sustainable community development is a core focus for the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund and by partnering with champions, such as the MES, we hope to make a lasting and real difference and a meaningful contribution towards providing holistic services to the destitute community in Hillbrow and the Johannesburg CBD. The success of the programme is founded on the principle that the clients move through a series of interventions and ultimately, into mainstream life. It is this commitment and spirit of partnershipwith passionate, innovative and determined organisations that we value. We realise that what we do today is the legacy we leave behind for tomorrow’s leaders to build on.”

Sarah Morrison, Manager of Anglo American Chairman’s Fund, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)11 377 7322

“WoodGreen staff were pleased to be involved in the learning exchange with MES. Workshops and discussions covered a wide variety of topics and were rich in learning for everyone involved. WoodGreen was very inspired by the dedication and passion that all the MES staff have for their mission. We look forward to an ongoing relationship."

- Anne Babcock – Woodgreen, Canada

“Be assured that I will always look for opportunities where corporate and private individuals can engage with your organisation because it is run the way a Social responsibility project should be ….”

- Cynthia Wentzel (Event Manager – Cynthia Wentzel Productions)

“I have had ongoing feedback from people that they will never forget the walk through the two buildings you showed us. They were obviously deeply touched by the families and young people living in the abandoned building and inspired by your work at BG Alexander. It demonstrated the possibilities of the walking together – government, NGOs and the community - for success. I hopethat it is replicated many times over. It was a great experience. And has shaped how we view the role of the business school in our society. It has inspired us to be more and to do more. I hope that we can build on our relationship going forward.The work that MES continue to do is truly inspirational.”

Anthony Prangley

Manager of the Dialogue Circle

Gordon Institute of Business Science

“MES is one of a few organisations that has had a continued impact on the lives of people in the inner cities. It is a great privilege to work with an organisation that has such a positive influence on other people’s lives.”

-Lucia

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