The initiatives include a sanitation block at the Kuru Kururu Nursery School, a literacy programme at the Victoria Primary School, a book club at the East Ruimveldt Primary School and a Rugby Youth Development Programme. Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates through its philanthropic programme, Scotiabank Bright Future. It has been recognised as a leader and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities. The bank has provided on average about Cdn$45 million annually to community causes worldwide over the last five years.