Nelson Mandela Day is approaching, with just over a month left until South Africa’s official ‘do good deeds for others’ day on 18 July.
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Each year, the 67 Minutes initiative has a tremendous impact on those in need. However, with numerous people, charities and communities requiring assistance, it can be challenging to decide where to start.
To help you get started, here is a list of Mandela Day initiatives that are already underway, with opportunities for more participation.
Help Ladles of Love break another world record
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Ladles of Love seeks volunteers in Cape Town to participate in various activities, including making sandwiches, filling ‘buckets of hope’ and packing nutrition boxes. They aim to break the record for the ‘Highest Number of Volunteers Spending 67 Minutes to Grow Children in Need.’
How to get involved: Book your volunteer time slot here.
Make care packs for Paedspal
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Paedspal, a non-profit focusing on palliative care for children, calls for donations of toiletries to create care packs. Needed items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, small shampoos, roll-ons, facecloths, sanitary towels, Vaseline and hand cream.
How to get involved: Email [email protected]
Cook with Chefs with Compassion
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Chefs with Compassion invites corporates, hotels, culinary schools and home cooks to participate in their 67 000 litres of soup initiative for Mandela Day.
How to get involved: Register here.
Plant an indigenous tree with CROW
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The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife invites participants to plant indigenous trees for 67 minutes or donate R67 to support the wildlife in their care.
How to get involved: Email [email protected]
Get involved with Greensleeves Children’s Trust
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Greensleeves seeks volunteers to play games with kids, clean, or cook meals for their foster homes. A donation of R67 also greatly benefits their efforts.
How to get involved: Email [email protected]
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