A LOCAL eco-synergy foundation has launched an initiative to promote and empower communities by turning them into practicable consortiums.
Speaking during the launch of the Eco-Synergy Community Brand Foundation in Bulawayo this week, director Ganizani Phiri said the initiative would train communities to turn their skills into feasible businesses.
“Eco-Synergy Community Brand is more than a name — it is a promise, a mission and a movement. It stands as a bridge for beneficiaries of community training programmes, empowering them to transform their skills into viable enterprises,” he said.
“As we showcase their samples today, we are not merely celebrating products; we are celebrating resilience, determination and the boundless potential of our communities. A river is formed drop by drop and so too shall Bulawayo's industrial renaissance emerge through the collective efforts of its people.
“To the Bulawayo business community, I extend an earnest call to action. By sourcing your products locally, you are not simply making a business decision you are making an investment in the future of Bulawayo.”
Phiri said the investment helped to create employment and improve the lives of people in the region.
“Eco-Synergy Community Brand opens its doors wide to everyone, including those who have triumphed over personal challenges such as drug addiction,” he said.
“These survivors, now integral members of co-operatives, stand as living proof that when opportunity meets determination, lives can be transformed.
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“As the proverb goes, ‘Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors’. Their journeys inspire us to embrace challenges and turn them into triumphs. A path is made by walking. Let us walk it with purpose, dignity and unity.”
