The primary benefit many leading corporate and non-profit organisations have in partnering with HPSA is the ability to help make a positive impact on South Africa and help end world hunger.
However there are other benefits to having a partnership with HPSA that have a business, social and environmental impact by developing relationships that strengthen value chains, engage employees, increase knowledge, skills and social capital and therefore enhance brand value.
The business impact of partnering with HPSA is that the relationship will expand its presence into emerging markets, strengthen the brand’s reputation and earn trust with communities across South Africa.
Development of new market models and an increase in employee morale and engagement are also business benefits created as a result of partnering with HPSA. Partners will also access raw materials for quality products and be able to develop relationships with HPSA and local, regional and national governments.
The social and environmental impact of partnering with HPSA is having the ability to improve farm capacity, resources and productivity in order to increase nutrition, health and income for farmers and their families.
HPSA and its partners help communities create sustainable value chains and markets and also empower individuals and communities through training and leadership development. The ability to be able to empower local farmers with the knowledge, tools and resources such as livestock and seeds in order for the local farmers to become self sustaining and function within new local markets.
Benefits not only HPSA and its partners but the South African population and economy - which in turn serves to benefit more people. Partnerships are also able to influence agricultural governance and regulation.
Smallish pens and handling facilities allow for easier handling of the goats rather than trying to work with them in a large camp....