“A local charity asked us for assistance in sorting and storing the shoeboxes for distribution to kids in rural and impoverished areas,” he explains.

That charity was Prison Fellowship, an NGO and the local representative of Samaritan’s Purse, the US-based charity behind the shoebox initiative known worldwide as Operation Christmas Child. Since its launch in 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 188 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 170 countries. Over 550 000 volunteers worldwide assist the organisation in its operations.

Thinking inside the box

Families, individuals, community organisations and churches pack shoeboxes year-round according to a simple formula:

1. Decide whether the box is for a boy or a girl.
2. Choose an age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
3. Select one medium-to-large premier item (soccer balls or stuffed animals are always a hit).
4. Supplement with other toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.

Finished boxes are collected at drop-off points in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States before being shipped around the world.

A committed team effort

“Those shoeboxes were a high point for the children, and to play even a small role in that was extremely rewarding,” Vincent notes. “It was a first for us, but I know I speak for everyone at AGS Botswana when I say that we would be privileged to assist Operation Christmas Child again next year.”

The AGS Group encourages its subsidiaries to offer their time and resources to communities in need as part of its commitment to the UN Global Compact, of which it has been a member since 2009. “Operation Christmas Child is one of several charitable initiatives around the world that the group will support this year,” notes AGS Group Operations Officer Paul Massardier.

If you too want to support Operation Christmas Child, getting involved has never been easier. Simply visit their webpage, and you can build your own shoebox online.

– Nelson Mandela, from his book a “Long Walk to Freedom”

Today our South African employees and customers celebrate #FreedomDay. This quote not only highlights South Africa’s journey to democracy, it also symbolises the journey of life we are all on, including the challenges we face.

Life will present you with your own “great hills,” but moving doesn’t have to be one of them. We have solutions to move you move you from A-Z, making that part of your journey just a little bit easier.

Happy Freedom Day South Africa.

That is according to Christian Braunschweig, the new branch manager of AGS Movers Hungary. Christian explained our recruitment philosophy to local magazine Xpatloop.com in his interview: insights into the lives of expats & local leaders.

In just four years, the native German has already travelled many kilometers along his career path at AGS Movers.

Christian commenced his career with the Group in 2017 as a trainee branch manager in Berlin before being promoted to branch manager of AGS in Poland later that same year.

In October 2020, he was appointed to manage our branch in Budapest, Hungary.

It is always gratifying to see our recruits evolve rapidly, taking on more responsibilities as they develop.

With is obvious passion to succeed, it’s no surprise that Christian’s motto is:

If you can´t fly then run

If you can´t run then walk

If you can´t walk then crawl

But whatever you do

You have to keep moving forward!

What’s more, our personalised and innovative services will make your journey all smooth sailing!

Contact our Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth or Johannesburg branch, and let us be the carrier of choice for your treasured items!

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We believe that proper planning and coordination are the foundations of a successful move, and with our office move action plans, we help to minimise the loss of productivity for your business.

Talk to one of our branches today about turning moving offices into “dreamwork”.

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AGS Singapore was recently awarded the bizSAFE Certificate for passing the Level 3 requirements as set out by The Workplace Safety and Health Council.

bizSAFE Level 3

The branch had to implement a risk-management plan that addresses all hazards. Thereafter, a rigorous safety and health audit was performed by an independent auditing organisation to certify that the company was bizSAFE Level 3 ready.

There are numerous advantages to the bizSAFE Certificate, the most significant of which includes a safer and healthier workplace for our employees. Since 2017, the programme has also included SGSecure elements to help companies to put in place measures to manage potential terror threats.

“Reaching level 3 further serves to demonstrate our commitment to our clients. With proper risk-management processes in place, we can ensure superior service quality.”

“We are proud of this achievement and look forward to serving you in Singapore,” says Yannick Lothou, AGS Singapore Manager.

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At AGS Rwanda we are committed to your safety and always go the extra mile to offer you the best service.

With an increased focus on cleanliness, we help your organisation to meet the highest standards of health good practice. Our partner’s cleaning tools and methods are scientifically proven to reduce the presence of viruses by up to 99%. The specialised team is ready to serve you and sanitise your premises regularly or at short notice.

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Contact Us whatever your field of activity: Businesses, institutions, airports, hospitals, schools, residences …

We may be known for our global moving solutions, but our local solutions are just as lekker! Our team of experts is ready to help you move anywhere in our beautiful country, with a single point of contact and custom packing/unpacking solutions. We even go that extra mile (okay, kilometer in South Africa) and help you clean up once you’re all moved in.

AGS Movers South Africa is ready to help you move locally – contact any one of our SA branches today!

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