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Somika follows Sustainable Mining and Mineral processing activities that have minimal effect on the environment. Community development by providing education, healthcare and basic amenities is also a top priority at Somika
Somika - Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by Somika
Somika believes Sustained and Progressive Improvement is the way of life. To keep our most important asset and qualitative base of Human resource live and competitive in the dynamic world, we have a global corporate plan for continuous up-gradation and development.
Somika strives to attain leading industry practice aligned with principles that ensure ethical business conduct, health and safety standards.
Using Housing as a springboard for community creation and social change – Somika has mobilized decent housing and infrastructure facilities. Somika has also initiated and successfully completed projects for boring of regular water supply, infrastructure facilities, electricity supply and other facilities. Taking community service at a higher level, Somika supported the community’s efforts to enlist local and federal governments to create an environment where the community has access to quality education, healthcare and as well as opportunities for building skills in preparation of gainful employment.
Somika contributes to social causes by way of support to local schools, hospitals and old age homes in Lubumbashi, Likasi and Kolwezi.
Revenue contribution towards Community welfare
School fees for 220 children since last two years
Food supplies to old age homes since last two years
Periodical donations for benches, black boards and other equipments to schools in surrounding areas
Sponsorship for sports events
Need-based medical supplies to Military Hospital
Water pump and Electrification for local residents
Contributed US $1.8 million to national revenue during 2005
The local government has already appreciated the present in-house HR development programmes of Somika.
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