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Virgin Unite made a difference in the lives of others by contributing to the Bhubezi Community Healthcare Centre as part of World Aids Day. 
Virgin Unite is the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. We unite people to tackle tough social and environmental problems in an entrepreneurial way. Our aim is to help revolutionize the way businesses, governments and the social sector work together – driving business as a force for good.
Each year, Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group, brings together 10 Virgin staff from around the world for a week of hands on volunteering in South Africa in the community surrounding Ulusaba, Richard’s private game reserve. The Virgin Unite Staff Connection Trip 2010 Team are currently in South Africa getting their hands dirty with Pride ‘n Purpose, which works on a non-profit basis to uplift disadvantaged communities living adjacent to the reserve. They assist with basic needs such as food, water, and health services, while also helping people to help themselves through education, social and economic empowerment. Follow the team’s adventures on the Trip Blog, which will be updated daily.You can also support Pride ‘n Purpose with a donation online. The great team from across the Virgin Group includes: UK
Teams from Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Life Care, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Money took time out to plant veggie gardens and trees in Meadowlands, Hanover Park and CIDA City Campus. On the 13th of October 2009 the Virgin Veggie planting team assembled at the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Life care reception areas armed with bottles of water, muffins & biltong ready for action.16 staff members planted two vegetable gardens that consist of 3000 plants each, at the Hanover Park Day Care (Cape Town) and Kelokitso Life College (Meadowlands Soweto). These sustainable gardens will help feed these communities healthy organic produce for years to come! On the 14th of October 2009 Virgin Mobile, Virgin Money and Virgin Unite took to the task of planting a whopping 38 trees in one day at the Lyndhurst CIDA City Campus grounds. Not only did the planting squad look great while planting but they gave the students some tough competition! Fast forward to the future and think of the students relaxing under the shade of these trees while reading a book!! A BIG thanks to the volunteers! Virgin Mobile:
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In July Sir Richard Branson launched The Branson School of Entrepreneurship’s Business Plan Competition, allowing ambitious and innovative young students the opportunity to put forward their business plans. 140 entries were received The winners would receive comprehensive entrepreneurship mentoring and seed funding for their business ventures. Aimed at tertiary education institution students, a whopping 140 entries were received from students at the London School of Fashion, Rissik Business School, AAA School of Advertising, Tomorrow's Trust, Vega, AFDA, CIDA City Campus, Varsity College, University of Pretoria, Branson School incubator students and The University of Johannesburg. On the 18th of September 2009, five fantabulous young South African entrepreneurs were selected as winners and invited to join The Branson School of Entrepreneurship. A big thanks to all the judgesA big shout out goes out to all the judges who took time out from their busy schedules to review and judge the entries.
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Steve Bailey, our CEO ran the Virgin London Marathon on the 17 April 2011. All proceedings go to SOS Children’s Villiage. Make your pledge.  |
