Driving Systemic Change through Strategic Funding and Partnerships

Ray-ann Sedres, Head of Sanlam Foundation, emphasised the foundation's commitment to achieving impactful outcomes through its investments.

The foundation employs a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework to track the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of its programs, setting clear targets and working with specialised implementing partners to drive behavioural change.

Progress is measured quarterly and reported to trustees. Sedres highlighted the importance of multi-year funding to ensure sustainable societal change, as short-term funding often falls short.

The foundation also prioritises strategic partnerships, leveraging the influence of the Sanlam Group and its subsidiaries to maximise outcomes and sustain long-term impact.