Republic Bank funnelling $170M into social programmes

Recipients of the “Power to Make a Difference” Programme pose with officials of Republic Bank and UNDP Resident Representative Dr Kiari Liman-Tinguiri (back row second from right).

Republic Bank’s Managing Director John Alves yesterday announced that a total of $170M is being invested in social programmes that focus on youth development, community enhancement and the differently able as it launched its second five year phase for “Power to Make a Difference.”

“We recognise that building communities goes well beyond random donations. It is about social intervention, social investment and a genuine long term commitment to partner with like-minded organisations