PepsiCo Australia has announced it has extended its partnership with Indigenous non-profit Jawun for a further three years.
Jawun is an innovative non-profit that partners with Indigenous community organisations and leaders to achieve locally driven aspirations, and the partnership with PepsiCo is based on shared learning, enduring relationships and a robust value exchange.
As part of the partnership, PepsiCo has committed to sending employees to North-East Arnhem Land (NEAL) in the Northern Territory and Inner Sydney in New South Wales, as part of Jawun’s six-week secondment immersion program.
Jawun matches the skillsets of PepsiCo employees to the needs of Indigenous-led projects, enabling employees to share their expertise and support Indigenous community organisations to achieve their goals.
Shane Webster, CEO at Jawun, said the partnership with PepsiCo enables valuable opportunities for learning, cross-sectorial collaboration and leadership development.
“For over 20 years, we have worked to create connections between the corporate and philanthropic sectors and leading Indigenous organisations to build their capacity, in order to advance their goals, both social and economic.
“Additionally, partnerships provide secondees with a deeper connection to Indigenous Australia and the motivation to pass on the lessons and experiences gained within their own networks.”
C.D. Glin, President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact for PepsiCo, said they know that there is great potential possessed by the people and communities that they serve, and it’s crucial they use their ability to make a difference and help feed this potential.
“We recognise that we can support Indigenous communities with our most valuable asset – our people. Our partnership with Jawun provides skill and knowledge transfer opportunities, giving our employees the opportunity to help Indigenous organisations build their capacity while also immersing themselves in the community. This allows employees to give back and bring valuable insights and experiences from local leaders back to PepsiCo so we can meaningfully support our local communities.”
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