AES Group has been involved in CSR programs in Africa for many years. The CSR programs provided through the BTL project in Ukunda are a good example of the group’s capabilities in assisting the communities while creating a strong support and building trust.
HSE Policies
We have the best expert for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) available, mainly with a background and experience from the Oil and Gas industry. We are able to provide the project with the most comprehensive policies in compliance with international standards.
Local Recruitment
AES has generations of local experience with almost every tribe in Kenya and to an extent also in East Africa giving us huge experience in identifying the right people for the job.
Enviromental
Our cost effective integrated facilities management solutions, ranging from camp maintenance, waste and water management are in accordance with relevant local and international environmental regulations.
Local Bidding
Part of AES training scheme will include the development of local tendering processes which will contribute to the overall sharing and fairness of the project as well as drive communities away from fraud and corruption.
Training Plans
We consider the training importance in our activity as an East African company to providing training and support to the local communities. For every project we have a program that includes the local support covering medical support, educational support and employment / training plan of the local teams.
CSR Planning
AES is proud to be one of the most compliant in Corporate Social Responsibility planning. We are assisting other companies and associations in planning the corporate social responsibility.
Community Coordination
One of the most important aspects of a successful project in Africa will be the coordination with the local community. Not engaging the community properly in recruitment, procurement and support can lead to major delays in project execution.
Community Clinic.
Provide community medical services by constructing and equipping a clinic within the village.
Agriculture Training Farms
Bring special consultants to assist with training the local community in growing crops such as maize, vegetables
Local Market - Community Buying Centre
Provide ready-market for community product attracts larger area buyers (hotels etc.)
Community School
Construction of schools and bringing teachers to operate the school program in the village
Constructions training school.
Including all artisans such as welding, carpentry, flooring and painting.
Community training in poultry & animal husbandry.
Training community members to adopt a structured format to production & husbandry of goat & chicken.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Agriculture
Farmer’s kit program. Helping the local farmers with the right programs for their crops to increase efficiency and production.
Health and hygiene
How to maintain a healthier and cleaner environment to avoid diseases and medical problems.
Fishing and Aqua-culture
Methods and efficiency in fishing including fish growing and fish handling.
Health, Safety & Environment
Training local workforce to work in a safe environment including Safety gear usage, planning ahead, and risks assessment at work.
English School
In combination with focused vocational and technical training, will allow the local labor force to acquire long-term jobs and hence stable income
Medical and first aid
Teaching the local community to provide first aid such as CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as well as first aid kit usage
Hospitality and tourism
Housekeeping, laundry and ironing lessons to be able and work in the future planned facilities of the project. Cooking, baking, kitchen maintenance, dining room management, Kitchen HSE and hygiene. Tourism with the focus on Madagascar and the coast area. How to increase tourism and provide better tourist services.
