We'd like to make special thanks to some of our donors who have made such progress possible.
LIXIL Africa is the South Africa-based division of LIXIL, which makes water and housing products that touch the lives of more than a billion people around the world, every day.
"As LIXIL we feel very privileged to be working with Carte Blanche’s MAD Trust and the Ngwelezane Hospital Pediatric Unit project in particular and we are pleased that they can rely on us to help them solve the real-life challenges that the children of this community are currently experiencing.
We are mindful however that we also have a great deal of expert plumbing skills in our organisation and look forward to the opportunity to pass these on to the local plumbing fraternity in Ngwelezane leaving behind a legacy that we can be proud of. But we are mindful that water is Africa’s scarcest and most precious natural resource, too."
"Pelican Systems is aware of the challenges we face as South Africans and the great need that there is for business involvement and support to address issues of poverty and to compensate in a small way for inadequate basic services that really are the right of every person in South Africa.
While our main focus is to run a successful business and ensure the sustainability and continuous employment of our employees and their families, and we may not have the resources to run full scale projects such as the renovation of the Paediatric Unit Project at Ngwelezane Hospital, we are more than happy to help when asked and to do whatever we can."
Everite Building Products, a subsidiary of Group Five, is a responsible corporate citizen, committed to achieving sustainable transformation through its Socio-Economic Development (SED) initiatives.
"The active participation of our company and employees means that this transformation is addressed collectively to ensure meaningful impact. Our SED programme is focused on the geographical areas in which the company operates."
“We are delighted to support the Ngwelezane Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit which is being constructed near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal. The unit will be close to the hospital and adjacent to the residential area of Ngwelezane.
Fire is almost an everyday occurrence, causing burns particularly among young children who do not know how to protect themselves. By donating the bricks, which are being used in the construction of the clinic so that children, especially from disadvantaged communities needing help, do not have to travel a great distance to obtain specialist treatment. Burns cause severe injury and even death and we believe there is a very real need for this type of medical assistance,” said Dirk Meyer, Corobrik CEO.
"As a responsible corporate citizen, dormakaba South Africa cares about the communities in which it operates. To this end, the company identified the Making a Difference Trust at Ngwelezane Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit as a vitally important initiative that makes a significant difference to the well-being of its patients. We feel passionately about providing assistance to where it is needed most and this partnership reinforces that commitment.
"We were approached by the architects at Hospital Design Group who have undertaken, together with the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust, to uplift the paediatric facilities and services for trauma and burns patients at Ngwelezane Hospital.
Franke South Africa has a long history of expertise in providing sanitaryware and specialised stainless steel products to hospitals, clinics and environments where hygiene is of the highest priority.
The Franke Group’s promise to customers first and foremost is to “Make it Wonderful”. This also includes taking accountability and accepting our duty to make a difference in our environment and society. Our hospital products will have a vital impact on the children receiving treatment at paediatric burn facility and their families.
As the only hospital in the Umhlathuze Municipality to offer specialist burn treatment to people in the region, we felt compelled to contribute towards this worthy project."
“Based in Cape-Town , Mac-Brothers was established in 2002 as a Subsidiary of Grand Parade Investments Limited.
The main business of the Mac-Brothers group is Design, Manufacturing, Installation of high-quality catering equipment, Medical Sanitary ware and Pathology/Mortuary and Laboratory equipment.
Being aware of the difficult financial times the citizens of SA finding themselves in, Mac Brothers is a company that has a tradition of caring for the community. Being part of The Carte Blanche Making A Difference project is an honour, and just by making a small donation we at Mac-Brothers know it makes a Big difference in the the Community of Ngwelezane.”
Dekro Paints is based in Cape Town and have distribution centres in Pinetown, Johannesburg and Walvis Bay. We manufacture paint and resin for the coatings industry in Southern Africa, Middle East, Europe and Australia.
We acknowledge the financial difficulties in which most of the South African population find themselves. As part of our social responsibility at Dekro Paints we regularly contribute to the upliftment of medical facilities, schools and sports club within underprivileged communities.
We feel truly blessed to be part of the Ngwelezane Hospital Project as paint generally has the power to brighten up destitute environments. Dekro Paints… Brings Paint to Life.
Contract Hardware has successfully built themselves up to stand out as a market leader in the architectural ironmongery industry.
At Contract Hardware we believe having the power to improve the lives of others is, to many people, a privilege, and one that comes with its own sense of obligation. Acting on these powerful feelings of responsibility is a great way to reinforce our own personal values and feel like we’re living in a way that is true to our own ethical beliefs by being part of Making a Difference Trust at Ngwelezane Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit.
We don't live in a perfect world, and there's never going to be a perfect time to give—but there are always people out there in need of help. Whether interest rates are rising, the economy is in the doldrums, or even if you're experiencing financial difficulties of your own, the reality is that when you donate your money, you help others who need it. ~ Management and staff of the Contract Group.
For over 60 years our mission has been simple; to provide the finest customised wall coating systems on the market and to develop the most attractive and technologically advanced finishes that last. Our products are not simply paint finishes but are a combination of plaster, stone and glass aggregates that provide a wide variety of interior and exterior textured, decorative coatings.
Marmoran was approached by the Hospital Design Group to become part of the Ngwelezane project. It is an awe- inspiring vision; it shows what can be achieved when businesses come together and it is an honour to be a small part of it.
Taylor Swift sings, “One day I will be strong enough to lift not one, but both of us”. We all need to help each other. Marmoran’s vision is to strengthen and beautify the buildings that surround us. But let us help the children first.
Max on Top® develops and supplies a range of decorative surface products offering architects and designers the ability to specify decors and designs suitable for a wide range of applications. Since 2014 MOT® has backwards integrated to our factory Arpa Industriale (www.arpaindustriale.com), South of Milan, Italy.
Max on Top feels honoured to have be involved with Carte Blanche’s MAD Trust and the Ngwelezane Hospital Paediatric Unit project. “We believe that those that find themselves in a stronger position in life or in business, has a moral responsibility to give back to those who cannot fight themselves”. Max on Top hopes that this project brings hope to those in need and that it will inspire businesses to stand up to make a difference, together.
It has been our pleasure to donate to the Ngwelezane Burns Project as we aid to ensure that all hospitals and clinics in South Africa & Africa can benefit from our superior quality products and aid in a cleaner and more versatile environment. We are honoured to have contributed to a critical and important cause and to a unit that requires the best products for every individual to benefit from- ensuring they receive the best care and best products to accomplish this. We take pride in our products and we like to ensure that our customers and communities receive the utmost care and professionalism.
Kwikot has been working with Hospital Design Group (HDG) for many years and provided them with innovative solutions for stainless steel hospital equipment. We have on previous projects worked closely with the professionals at HDG to design and manufacture custom, purpose-made stainless steel products to find solutions to their specific requirements. As a result of our relationship with HDG, they approached us to be a part of this inspiring project with the Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust.
Kwikot entered into the commercial and domestic stainless steel market in 2005 and has since then become a strong and well-known competitor in the industry. We pride ourselves on exceptional after-sales service and back-up support to all parties involved with our products. From the planning phase of projects with architects, manufacturing and supplying, right through to back-up service on site to the contractors and plumbers with installations of our products. We maintain a high standard of quality in all our stainless steel products and as a result, we are so confident in our products which reflect in the Kwikot Warranty Policy.
We at Kwikot are proud to have our donations installed in the Ngwelezane Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit and more importantly are honoured to be working with the Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust and Hospital Design Group to contribute to this project in a way that leads towards the greater goal of constantly improving the lives of South Africans for the better.
East Coast Medical are grateful to be included in the Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust at the burns units within the Ngwelezane Hospital.
With our involvement in the medical field for over 30 years, we can attribute our success from the support we have received from hospitals, such as Ngwelezane Hospital, even when it was still under the administration of the KwaZulu-Natal government.
We believe our success can be attributed to the fact that we believe one cannot simply extract from the market we are in. One has to return some of the windfalls back into the field, much like a farmer who returns nutrients back into the soil after a harvest.
With the experience we have in the market, we know that the supply of equipment is only a small part of the success of the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust. With that in mind, we have committed ourselves to a lifetime warranty on the equipment we have supplied, and will ensure that the staff using the equipment are suitably trained in the correct use of the equipment.
We truly believe this new state-of-the-art facility will make a big positive difference to the lives of all patients admitted to the wards and ensure the doctors, specialists and nursing staff have the best facilities to carry out their calling.
