The annual celebration of Nelson Mandela’s legacy is not just a day of reflection, but a powerful reminder that each of us has the ability to effect positive change. At SweepSouth, we believe in impact, especially when it comes to improving lives and building better futures for people and communities.
There are many ways to make a difference this Mandela Day, andIf you’re based in Johannesburg, here’s how you can dedicate your 67 minutes to meaningful causes and organisations:
The Smile Foundation
The Smile Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with facial abnormalities through corrective facial surgery and other medical interventions. They work closely with hospitals and healthcare professionals to provide these surgeries, as well as ongoing medical care and support.
How You Can Help: You can support The Smile Foundation by making a donation to fund surgeries and medical treatments, volunteering your time to assist with fundraising events or administrative tasks, or spreading awareness about their mission.
Website: https://smilefoundationsa.org
Contact: 010 753 3034
Save the Children
Save the Children Foundation is dedicated to improving children’s lives through education, healthcare, and protection programs. They ensure every child receives quality education and essential healthcare.
How You Can Help:
You can help by making a donation to the foundation, your contributions directly support programs that benefit children by providing them with education, healthcare, and protection. You can alos volenteer and offer your time to assist with events and activities.
Website: https://www.savethechildren.org.za
Contact: 067 812 0157 / supporters@savethechildren.org.za
Ladles of Love
Ladles of Love is a non-profit organisation that provides nutritious and wholesome food to people in need.
How you can get involved: This Mandela Day, you can spend your 67 minutes with Ladles of Love at Constitution Hill, Braamfontein in Johannesburg. By purchasing a ticket for just R200 you will be providing 40 healthy meals to a child in need. After purchasing your ticket, you can volunteer your time to make, create, or pack items that will be distributed.
Website: www.ladlesoflove.org.za
Contact: 071 747 7311
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund continues Nelson Mandela’s vision by ensuring every child in South Africa receives essential healthcare, education, and support.
How You Can Help:
You can help by donating to the foundation to support programs providing vital services to children across South Africa. You can also volunteer to offer your time to assist with events and campaigns.
Website: www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com
Contact: 011 274 5600 / fundraising@nmcf.co.za
Relate bracelets
Relate is a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise that donates the majority of bracelet sales revenue to credible causes and social upliftment initiatives. Relate’s bracelet makers range from the elderly to refugees and township youth, all of whom earn an income by beading the bracelets.
How to get involved: All you have to do is purchase a handmade bracelet at a retail store near you. Check the website for the store directory to purchase a bracelet in your city.
Website: www.relate.org.za
Contact: 021 418 3144 / info@relate.org.za
SA Harvest
SA Harvest is a non-profit organisation committed to reducing food waste and hunger in South Africa. By rescuing surplus food from suppliers and redirecting it to those in need.
How you can help: For Mandela Day, SA Harvest launched the #BucketsOfNutrition challenge, aiming to distribute buckets filled with nutritious food to vulnerable communities across South Africa. You can help by participating in the challenge – either by donating funds to sponsor buckets or by volunteering to pack and distribute them.
- The drop off point is at Melrose Arch, Birnam, Johannesburg.
Website: www.saharvest.org
Contact: 072 486 0618 / info@saharvest.org
Conclusion:
By dedicating just 67 minutes of your time this Mandela Day, you can make a significant impact on the lives of others. Whether it’s supporting a local charity, volunteering, or simply spreading kindness – every action counts!
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