Delivered by the SayPro Chief Financial Officer- Toka Keamogetswe
Theme: Investing in Human Rights, Empowering Communities
Good day to all colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and friends of SayPro.
Today, as we gather to mark Human Rights Day, I stand before you not only as SayPro’s Chief Financial Officer but as a member of a team that believes business must serve people—not the other way around.
This day is not just a commemoration of history—it’s a call to action, reminding us that rights are not optional, and that economic inclusion is central to human dignity.
[The Financial Perspective on Human Rights]
Some may ask, what does a CFO have to say about human rights?
The answer is simple: Human rights are an investment. An investment in equity, in peace, in sustainability—and in the long-term success of any society.
At SayPro, we don’t just measure value in profits. We measure it in impact.
- Every budget we allocate to youth development is an investment in justice.
- Every financial decision that funds free training, access to digital platforms, and local entrepreneurship is a step toward equality.
- Every transparent report we publish is an act of accountability—because transparency is also a human right.
[Aligning Finance with Human Rights Values]
As CFO, I am responsible for ensuring our resources are used wisely. But beyond that, I ensure our resources are used ethically.
That means:
- Funding programs that reach the underserved.
- Prioritizing gender equity in financial planning.
- Supporting vendors, partners, and suppliers who share our values of fairness and non-discrimination.
- Embedding inclusion, sustainability, and dignity into every contract and decision.
Because rights are not just protected by laws—they are protected by the choices we make with our money, our time, and our voice.
[Our Collective Responsibility]
Human Rights Day reminds us that rights are universal—but access is not.
It is our job to close that gap. Through our financial systems. Through our services. Through our leadership.
We must ensure that every SayPro rand, dollar, and resource is spent in a way that builds—not breaks—communities.
[A Message to the Team and Partners]
To our staff and stakeholders:
You are the stewards of SayPro’s vision. Every time you approve a project, allocate a fund, or assess risk—remember the human impact.
Let your financial decisions be rooted in compassion.
Let your budgets be instruments of justice.
Let your goals reflect not just efficiency, but equity.
[Closing]
As we observe Human Rights Day, let’s remember that building a fair world requires more than good intentions. It requires smart, ethical, and inclusive financial leadership.
At SayPro, we are proud to be part of that mission—where our bottom line includes humanity.
Thank you. Let’s continue using every resource wisely—for people, for progress, and for a better future.
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