PepsiCo Australia has extended its partnership with Indigenous non-profit, Jawun, for a further three years.
Jawun is a non-profit, partnering with Indigenous community organisations and leaders to achieve locally driven aspirations. Continuing to build connections between PepsiCo and Jawun, the partnership extension will help to continue strengthen Indigenous-led solutions to social issues.
The Jawun partnership model is based on shared learning, enduring relationships and a robust value exchange. PepsiCo Australia has committed to sending employees to north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and inner Sydney in NSW, 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.
“We know that there is great potential possessed by the people and communities that we serve, and it’s crucial that we use our ability to make a difference and help feed this potential,” says C.D. Glin, President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact for PepsiCo.
“We’re investing in tangible social impact initiatives with the understanding that it takes real collaboration to make real changes – which is why we’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Jawun.
“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.”
Since 2021, PepsiCo has placed 12 employees into Indigenous organisations in north-east Arnhem Land and Sydney, as part of Jawun’s six-week secondment immersion program.