#MandelaDay2020: Five ways you get to give back (remotely)

Every year in July, South Africans and people across the world dedicate 67 minutes or more of their time to volunteering a service to the needy to commemorate the lifetime of service Nelson Mandela gave to South Africa and the world.

Celebrated on Madiba’s birthday, July 18, Mandela Day brings people from all walks of life in pursuit of one purpose, helping others.

This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mandela Day will be celebrated a bit differently.

Here are five ways you can give back during lockdown.

1. Vision 153: Chop and drop a bag of fresh vegetables, tinned or packet soup for their soup kitchen or purchase a R250 Vision Combo through USAVESA at
usavesa.co.za.

Veggies can be left at Shortens Estate Security or 39 Dunkirk Road, Salt Rock (toot at the gate).

For more details visit their Facebook page. 

2. Summerhill House: This NPO has a vision to build homes for and care for children who have been directly affected by the HIV pandemic in KZN.

Donate R67 towards supporting the babies in their homes or take part in their “Pass the Parcel” challenge.

Donate R300 for a food parcel or contribute to items on their July wish list.

Email admin@summerhh.org.za or contact them at 032 947 1210.

3.The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund: Support us as we raise money for specific NGOs within the iLembe District, who care for orphans and vulnerable people.

Purchase Orphan Fund face masks or make a donation.

Visit our Facebook page to learn more. 

4. Sables Creatures: Sables Creatures, is a pro-life animal rescue group.

Their mission is to help all creatures big and small in poverty stricken areas.

Foster and take a rescue into your home and provide it with shelter and care until a forever home is found.

Or you can donate R67 this Mandela Day to help them continue their mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and sterilising animals in need.

Contact Seema Duwarkah at 073 352 2836.

5. ADCA Hot meal initiative: Support Against Drugs and Child Abuse (ADCA) is running a meal drive which provides a hot meal three times a week to more than 100 pensioners in Groutville as well as needy families in Shaka’s Head.

You can do your bit by dropping off chopped vegetables or donating a bag of mealie meal, rice or beans.

Or you can donate R67.

Contact Rex Hunt for more information at 082 555 4492 or visit their Facebook page.

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