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Gear up for Mandela Day
Mandela Day, July 18, has become an international day of offering 60 minutes of goodwill to the less fortunate.
There are several charities in Steelpoort, Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Mashishing and Lydenburg that need assistance.
July 18, the birthday of former President Nelson Mandela, recognises and gives credence to the president’s commitment to human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is an annual celebration of Mandela’s life and a global call to action for people to recognise their individual power to make an imprint and change the world around them. A global movement for positive change begins with small actions. As each person acts, they fuel momentum toward positive change, raising awareness and expanding the reach of Mandela’s values – fighting injustice, helping people in need and practising reconciliation.
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Here is a list of five ways to help charities or underprivileged schools for 60 minutes on Monday July 18.
1. Volunteer at a feeding programme
Perhaps you don’t have money to donate, but you could give of your time. There are a number of feeding schemes around the country that work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure that people have access to warm meals. You could help these people and organisations by giving of your time and assisting with meal preparation or dishing up at the drop-off points. Look up programmes in your area and see what is on offer.
Perhaps you don’t have money to donate, but you could give of your time. There are a number of feeding schemes around the country that work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure that people have access to warm meals. You could help these people and organisations by giving of your time and assisting with meal preparation or dishing up at the drop-off points. Look up programmes in your area and see what is on offer.
2. Donate a blanket
Blanket drives are popular during winter and it is an easy way to give back and help others. These are organised by individuals and organisations and usually have drop-off points.
Blanket drives are popular during winter and it is an easy way to give back and help others. These are organised by individuals and organisations and usually have drop-off points.
3. Add just one thing to your shopping
4. You don’t need to donate a whole trolley of goods if you aren’t able to. However, if you can, consider adding just one additional item to your shopping cart every month. Non-perishable or long-life goods such as lentils, long-life milk, beans, tinned goods and rice can make a big difference to someone’s life. You could donate this to your religious organisation, NGO or any other programmes that you know of in your area. There are many schools that run feeding schemes, so try them, too.
5. Donate your pre-loved clothes
There are probably many items in your closet that you no longer need or wear. It’s time to give them away. Create a donation box of all your winter items that you and your family no longer wear and drop them off at a nearby shelter or charity shop. They would be able to fairly distribute your donation to those who need it the most. And don’t forget those shoes! You definitely have some pairs of shoes that you haven’t worn in years, so perhaps it’s time to give them a new home.
6. Give a little to night shelters
If you have money to spare, consider donating to night shelters. You don’t need to move a mountain to help someone this winter. These are just a few small ways in which we can all help, and if enough people do just one thing, it makes a big difference in the end.
There are probably many items in your closet that you no longer need or wear. It’s time to give them away. Create a donation box of all your winter items that you and your family no longer wear and drop them off at a nearby shelter or charity shop. They would be able to fairly distribute your donation to those who need it the most. And don’t forget those shoes! You definitely have some pairs of shoes that you haven’t worn in years, so perhaps it’s time to give them a new home.
6. Give a little to night shelters
If you have money to spare, consider donating to night shelters. You don’t need to move a mountain to help someone this winter. These are just a few small ways in which we can all help, and if enough people do just one thing, it makes a big difference in the end.
Please send an email to michelle@steelburgernews.co.za. Steelburger/Lydenburg News wishes to compile a comprehensive charity list for the area. It must be a registered non-profit organisation.
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