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Global Achievement Award for Mr Reddy
Global Achievement Award for Mr Reddy
Durban Businessman Vivian Reddy was awarded a Lifetime International Award for Social Cohesion, philanthropy and business success at House of Commons in London last month.
The award recognises individuals who have made a difference in their local communities. Mr. Reddy said that he was very excited about receiving the award and that he was motivated to do more work and ultimately change the lives of people in South Africa.
Mr Reddy has done many charitable things in his career, as a build-up to his 65th birthday, businessman and philanthropist Vivian Reddy partnered with Reach For A Dream to make the dreams of 65 children with life-threatening illnesses come true.
To date, he has provided numerous educational bursaries to deserving students, and launched the Orphans of Aids Trust, which he also continues to sponsor. Reddy executes his philanthropy through his patronage of more than ten organisations in the areas of education, religion, the disabled, welfare organisations, community centres (including feeding schemes), health associations, conservation programmes, as well as peace and cultural initiatives. He was recognised as a 'Community Hero' by the impoverished community of Bayview Flats in Chatsworth, Kwazulu-Natal, for the work he has done for them.
The ongoing construction of the Bayview Flats Community Centre and soup kitchen, also contributes to the lasting legacy of Vivian Reddy's contribution to this community.

