The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) will be running a campaign called “Kindness in Nature” as Mandela Day is fast approaching.
While many are still planning what they will be doing for Mandela Day, EWT shared their list for the community to consider.
Head of resource development at EWT Alison Jänicke said they will be offering South Africans the opportunity to donate towards any act of kindness they choose.
“Donations will allow for an act of kindness to be carried out by the EWT on their behalf. All our funds are donated and we are very strict as to how we spend our funds, Covid-19 has resulted in unexpected expenses.
“These acts will contribute not only to improving the livelihood of South Africans but will also help to protect South Africa’s incredible environment and species,” said Alison.
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Community members can choose from the following acts of kindness:
1 Feed 66 children for two days.
2 Feed a family of four for two weeks.
3 Feed a waste picker and their family for two weeks.
4 Buy a rocket stove for a family in need to help keep warm and cook.
5 Nominate a health worker to enter a lucky draw to experience a wildlife adventure to the value of R10 000.
6 Pay for the spaying of a domestic dog.
Other donations which can be made to EWT are dog biscuits for training sniffer dogs and vegetable seeds.
Alison explained EWT plans to plant a vegetable garden at their new property.
“This will assist us in the costs of catering, and where there is an excess of products they will be given to those in need.”
The resource developer added any Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as masks and sanitisers would be much appreciated.
Alison explained EWT also works with the youth at risk in a variety of ways, including encouraging sporting activities such as cycling, soccer and bird watching.
“The donation of cycling gear, bikes, bike repairs items, soccer equipment, soccer boots, bird guide books, binoculars and hiking boots can also be donated.”
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“In addition to doing a good deed, a plaque with the donor’s name or their family name will be placed on a wall at the EWT’s Conservation Campus to memorialise Covid-19 and ensure we do not forget the tragedy of this pandemic,” said Alison.
EWT is dedicated to conserving threatened species and ecosystems in East and Southern Africa to the benefit of all people.
For more information, contact EWT on 011 372 3600.
