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Aquaponics, Education & Empowerment: Engen’s Sustainable CSI Approach

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In this episode of The Social Impact Show, Sam Marshall chats with Olwethu Mdabula (CSI Manager at Engen) about an inspiring CSI project: a solar-powered aquaponics system at Kanyisa Special School in the Eastern Cape.

Discover how Engen is:
Tackling food insecurity with smart, sustainable farming
Creating jobs by training local youth
Embedding sustainability in the classroom
Partnering across sectors for long-term community impact

This conversation dives into the future of CSI — where empowerment replaces philanthropy, and entrepreneurship drives real transformation.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful look at community collaboration done right.
#SocialImpactShow #EngenCSI #Aquaponics #Education #SocialInnovation #YouthDevelopment #SDGs
15 May English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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