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businesses such as Remgro. The EGTP model is implemented in eight communities
             across six provinces in South Africa, offering a basket of services that include early
             learning through play, enterprise development, parent and caregiver support,
             maternal  and  child  health,  food  security,  child  safety  and  protection,  and  capacity
             building for ECD centres (operating as SMMEs).

             The African proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together',
             mentioned by Sharon Constançon, SA Chamber UK Chairman, in her speech at the
             gala dinner in relation to SA Chamber UK and the City of London, aptly summarises
             the philosophy behind the EGTP model. This sentiment underscores the Foundation’s
             commitment to collaborative partnerships that pool resources, expertise, and efforts
             to achieve systemic change.


             The DO MORE FOUNDATION’s experience in implementing the EGTP model has
             highlighted several key lessons in fostering effective partnerships. These insights
             align seamlessly with the themes of ‘Connect to Prosper’ and ‘Stronger Together,’
             demonstrating the power of coordinated collaboration in driving social impact.
             These are:

                § Purposeful networking: Building a network of partners who share information
               for  mutual  benefit  is  crucial.  DO  MORE  FOUNDATION’s  open-source  approach  to
               its materials and programme documents exemplifies this principle, encouraging a
               collaborative development mindset.

                § Clear  coordination:  Allocating  responsibilities  and  aligning  activities  toward  a
               common purpose enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of collaborative efforts.
               Clear leadership roles facilitate coordinated actions and maximise impact.
                § Willing cooperation: Sharing resources and altering activities to achieve common
               goals  foster  a  sense  of  shared  purpose  and  mutual  benefit.  This  willingness  to
               cooperate is essential for successful partnerships.

                § Impactful collaboration: Beyond networking and cooperation, improving each
               partner’s capacity for mutual benefit is vital. This holistic approach to collaboration
               ensures that all parties are better equipped to achieve their common objectives.


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