How do you make a Mandela day everyday?
Make every day a Mandela Day
- Put together stationary packs (pens, stickers, coloured paper, scissors, etc.)
- Do a neighbourhood clean-up armed with plastic gloves and black bags.
- Volunteer your time at a Haven Night Shelter.
- Make ‘care kits’ (including a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face cloth, etc.)
Why was it decided that volunteers should spend 67 minutes doing community work?
In November 2009, the United Nations declared the day of his birth as Nelson Mandela International Day as a way to honour his legacy. By dedicating 67 minutes of their time – one for every year of Mandela’s service – people can give back to the world around them and make a contribution to global humanitarianism.
Why is Mandela Day 67 minutes?
Mandela Day was declared an international day of recognition by the United Nations in 2009, four years before the late president’s passing. These 67 minutes are in appreciation of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for justice, equality and human rights for all.
When was 67 blankets for Mandela Day 2015?
67 Blankets for Mandela Day. Saturday, 18 July 2015 marked the sixth annual Nelson Mandela International Day, and around the world people got busy lending helping hands. The University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus was a hub of activity as people young and old attended the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day event.
How did the 67 blankets project get started?
Initially aiming to distribute just 67 hand-knitted blankets to the needy on Mandela Day, the 67 Blankets project was started 7 years ago by philanthropist Carolyn Steyn. It has now grown into an annual record-breaking event that generates warmth for thousands of needy South Africans.
How many blankets have been distributed in South Africa?
It has now grown into an annual record-breaking event that generates warmth for thousands of needy South Africans. “We have by now distributed more than 67,000 handmade blankets to communities in need in South Africa alone.
Where can I donate wool for 67 blankets?
Also being a sponsor of 67 Blankets, Capitec now encourages clients and the public to become part of this project by dropping off donations of wool at any of the bank’s branches. “We invite the public and our clients to join by donating wool the next time they visit one of our branches.