UNFPA Delegation Visits Modern Centric Holdings: A Collaborative Step Towards Sustainable Development
By Modern Centric Holdings
Modern Centric Holdings, under the leadership of its founder and Managing Director Zakhele Mgobhozi, presented a comprehensive overview of their multifaceted operations. The discussion highlighted the company’s dedication to driving social change through its various subsidiaries, which include Modern Community Foundation, Modern Centric Academy, Modern Centric Events, Zakhele Reusable Sanitary Pads, Shumela Hayani, and Modern Centric Agricultural Solutions.
The company's objective, which is to promote sustainable development through innovation and strategic alliances (unothering the othered), was expounded upon by Zakhele Mgobhozi. He underlined how Modern Centric's objectives are in line with the SDGs, especially the ones that deal with global collaborations, health, education, sanitation, responsible consumption, and climate action. The Zakhele Reusable Sanitary Pads initiative, for instance, aligns with several SDGs, notably SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
To achieve its goal of helping over a million girls by 2030, Zakhele Reusable Sanitary Pads can make a big difference by working with big organizations like UNFPA. UNFPA's proficiency in reproductive health services and health education may offer vital assistance, guaranteeing that the provision of reusable pads is accompanied by thorough health education.
(Mr Yu Yu, UNFPA country representative)
Moreover, integrating menstrual health management into school curriculums can reduce absenteeism due to menstruation, promoting continuous education for girls. With UNFPA’s backing, Modern Centric can develop and distribute educational materials on menstrual health, crucial for both students and teachers.
The visit also highlighted the importance of infrastructure support in the realm of clean water and sanitation. UNFPA’s involvement can facilitate the construction of necessary sanitation facilities, ensuring girls have access to clean water and private spaces for managing menstruation. Community programs focusing on the importance of sanitation and hygiene will further support the sustainable use of reusable pads.
Promoting reusable pads as a way to reduce environmental effect helps achieve climate action objectives. Advocating for policy changes can impact the use of sustainable menstruation products by highlighting their significance in efforts for coping with climate change.
The UNFPA delegates were especially curious about how Modern Centric's projects address issues of gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy, two of their focal areas. The company's all-encompassing strategy and dedication to fostering an environment that is welcoming and encouraging for underserved populations impressed the organization.
(Modern Centric MD Zakhele Mgobhozi, Modern Community Foundation MD Revel Harris, and Modern Centric General Manager Hlengiwe Vilakazi)
Modern Centric Holdings' devoted employee Robert Swanepoel expressed his excitement for the visit. "The visit made me realize that we have come so far as an organization, and it was a dream come true," he stated. This feeling was shared by the entire organization as the visit demonstrated the real results of their work and strengthened their commitment to carry on with their vital mission.
Modern Centric had the chance to discuss their recent #IAMME event, which took place on April 15 at the Marriott Hotel, during the meeting. People with disabilities and LGBTQIAP+ people were the two marginalized communities that were the focus of this collective meeting. The UNFPA delegates gave the event high marks for being inclusive and for helping to advance social fairness.
In addition to being educational, Modern Centric Holdings' conversation with the UNFPA delegation was motivating. Both sides saw the value of working together to address global issues and advance the SDGs. The delegation departed with a profound sense of gratitude for Modern Centric's kindness, welcome, and corporate culture.
What
You Need to Learn About the "Leave No One Behind" Agenda
The "Leave No One Behind" (LNOB) agenda is a transformative approach that aims to ensure the SDGs are met universally, focusing on inclusivity, equity, and addressing the needs of the most marginalized populations (Harris, R, 2024).
What
You Need to Learn About UNFPA and Modern Centric Holdings
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is an international organization focused on improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Their key areas include reducing teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence (GBV). Collaborations with organizations like Modern Centric Holdings are crucial for advancing these goals and achieving sustainable development.
Modern
Centric Holdings is a dynamic company based in Johannesburg, committed to
social innovation and sustainable development. Under the leadership of Zakhele
Mgobhozi, the company operates several subsidiaries, including:
Modern Community Foundation: Focuses on community empowerment and development, co-founded and led by Revel Harris.
Modern
Centric Academy: Provides educational opportunities and resources.
Modern
Centric Events: Organizes events to promote social awareness and inclusion.
Zakhele
Reusable Sanitary Pads: Produces sustainable menstrual products.
Shumela
Hayani: Engages in agricultural solutions to support food security.
Modern
Centric Agricultural Solutions: Provides innovative agricultural services.
What
You Need to Learn About the 17 SDGs
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. They are:
No
Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Quality
Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote
lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Gender
Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Clean
Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
and sanitation for all.
Affordable
and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and
modern energy for all.
Decent
Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable
economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Industry,
Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote
inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Reduced
Inequalities: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Sustainable
Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe,
resilient, and sustainable.
Responsible
Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production
patterns.
Climate
Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Life
Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine
resources for sustainable development.
Life
on Land: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt and
reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Peace,
Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for
sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build
effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
REFERENCES
The Global Goals, 2024. THE GLOBAL GOALS. https://www.globalgoals.org/goals/
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