Communicare, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to developing and managing affordable housing, proudly accepted the International Roger Kaufman Award for Societal Impact for 2024. The accolade was presented at the prestigious gala dinner of the annual Residential Investment and Development Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday 18 July 2024.

Impact in Africa
Communicare became the first in South Africa and the second organisation on the continent to receive this award after Never Again Rwanda won the accolade in 2019 for their efforts in responding to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

About the Roger Kaufman Awards
The Roger Kaufman Awards, a joint initiative by the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and the Roger Kaufman Center for Social Impact and Mega Thinking and Planning, annually recognise exceptional impact achievements within the global community. The Roger Kaufman Award for Societal Impact is awarded to companies that continuously strive to improve while doing good, by driving change in society that benefits future generations.

Our Commitment
This year, Communicare was the chosen recipient for their ongoing commitment to providing rental housing solutions and building flourishing communities. This esteemed recognition highlights Communicare’s exceptional contributions to societal change through its innovative housing delivery and social enterprise initiatives.

Award Presentation
Local representative for The Kaufman Foundation and the Africa representative of the ISPI, Belia Nel, handed over the award to a delighted Communicare CEO, Anthea Houston.

“I am thrilled that Communicare has been globally recognised with this prestigious award. This honour highlights our unwavering commitment to making a significant impact to address the housing crisis in our city while pursuing a sustainable business model within the social and affordable housing sector in South Africa,” Houston said.

“Operating in such a challenging and unforgiving market, we confront formidable obstacles daily. Receiving this award not only acknowledges our dedication and hard work but also reinforces our resolve to continue improving lives and communities through dignified rental housing solutions. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and proud of our team’s relentless efforts to achieve these remarkable accomplishments.”

Commendation
Nel commended Communicare for the achievement saying, “When we create better societies, we create better organisations where people flourish at work and home. And in essence, this is what Communicare has been doing. I wish you another 95 years of superior societal and social impact. Congratulations on achieving the global Roger Kaufman Award for Outstanding Social Impact 2024.”

The award comes at an opportune time for the social enterprise who are this year celebrating 95 years of housing delivery. Key milestones can be viewed here