Our commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate is an important part of our heritage and a key feature of our culture.
The social aspect of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ethos is focused in these key areas:
This outlook gives Renaissance people a clear sense of purpose in running a successful business.
Our businesses focus on providing employment opportunities for local workforces and an effort to minimise energy usage and mitigate any environmental impact of our work.
From environmental to social issues, we encourage all employees to contribute their time and expertise to nonprofit organizations and groups in need worldwide.
We announce our donations in compliance with disclosure requirements, but also to highlight awareness of the outstanding work and fundamentals of the beneficiaries.
Oman Sail
The initiative of Oman Sail to rekindle Oman's long and glorious maritime heritage has brought about top billing stories and worldwide attention to Oman. Renaissance is a founding member of the Oman Sail Academy Business Club, a project that inspires, develops and motivates young people to partake in sailing. The success of Oman Sail has a social and economic impact in projecting the Sultanate in a positive manner internationally.
Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs
A 3 year commitment to provide financial support towards 45 Omani teachers who are studying in Nizwa University for a diploma programme in special education for with specialist skills. The donation will comprise of grants from Renaissance of RO 80,000 in 2008, RO 85,000 in 2009 and RO 85,000 in 2010.
SQUH Internships Abroad
48 graduating students from the Sultan Qaboos University Nursing programme will be sent on two month internships, of which 34 students are sponsored by Renaissance Services for placement in Canada and Jordan. The objective for the experience abroad is to provide opportunity for the interns to intensify their clinical competences, and bring home the numerous benefits of cultural and environmental exposure.
Outward Bound Oman – Tahaddi
Renaissance is a lead supporter of Outward Bound Oman, an international NGO that uses the outdoors as a classroom to develop individuals and create effective teams. Through our support, 120 boys and girls from Oman’s public schools in various districts will partake in this skill building programme.
Handicapped Divers
Renaissance was a gold sponsor for the initiative organized by International Association of Handicapped Divers, an initiative that offered handicapped people in Oman to participate in diving activities and explore the beauty of the underwater world.
Supporting Oman's Art Scene
Renaissance helped back a wonderful art exhibition for Omani talent Hassan Meer at the Bait al Mazyouna gallery. Renaissance was also pleased to purchase “To My Blue Sister” and the painting now sits in for the meetings held in the Corporate Board Room.
Other Sponsorships:
- Al Noor Association for the Blind
- UNICEF
- BizPro 2009
Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs
A 3 year commitment to provide financial support towards 45 Omani teachers who are studying in Nizwa University for a diploma programme in special education for with specialist skills. The donation will comprise of grants from Renaissance of RO 80,000 in 2008, RO 85,000 in 2009 and RO 85,000 in 2010.
SQUH internship to Canada
Ten graduating nurses from the Sultan Qaboos University explored nursing care practices at the MacMaster University and four university hospitals in Canada via a work placement internship that lasted 6 weeks. Their exposure brought back new systems, practices and recommendations in patient care to the hospitals of Oman. Renaissance sponsored the top graduates with RO 54,000.
Bihar Flood Relief
Renaissance wholeheartedly supported the Omani-Indian Social Club’s charity drive to aid the victims of the devastating Bihar Flood, dubbed “India’s Katrina”. Approximately RO 17,000 (Rs.2.1 million) was raised through the event.
Jazz for a Cause
Organized by the Ecumenical Council for Charity at the Al Amana Centre, an Omani initiative to bring cultures together, a jazz evening to raise funds succeeded in tallying over RO 15,000 to help low income migrant workers. Renaissance was among the big sponsors for the event.
Other Sponsorships:
- British Scholarships for Oman
- Biz Pro 2008 Winners
- UNICEF – AIDS Awareness
Cyclone Gonu
On 6 June 2007 Cyclone Gonu struck the Sultanate of Oman. Renaissance played its part in the relief effort with initiatives such as assisting the government in housing and feeding some 3,000 displaced individuals, helping with food lifts for remote afflicted areas, environmental cleanup and assistance with rehabilitation of displaced families.
SANAD
We were pleased to sponsor SANAD to showcase Omani fashion and young Omani fashion designers at the UNESCO fashion show in Paris.
Adrian Hayes
Renaissance’s spirit of enterprise is aligned with Adrian’s spirit of adventure and we were pleased to sponsor Adian on his 3-poles challenge to reach the 3 summits of the earth: Mount Everest, and the North and South Poles. Under Renaissance sponsorship, Adrian completed the 3-Poles challenge to all 3 summits in a world record 19 months.
BizPro Sponsorship
Launched in 2007, the BizPro Awards is a social investment initiative by the National Training Institute that aspires to motivate Omani youth and encourage social development and direction for the national economy. The winners of the Young Achievers Award receive a scholarship award of RO 2500 each, while the Business Leader receives RO 5000. Renaissance Services has sponsored the scholarships each year since the start.