Ways to spend your 67 minutes on Mandela Day
Whether it's painting a building, planting a tree or cooking a meal for the homeless, make an effort to spend your 67 minutes for a good cause this Mandela Day.
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Known to be the greatest icon of transformational leadership the world has had, Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on.
It’s that time of the year once more when the country honours the late former President of South Africa by dedicating 67 minutes doing something. Mandela Day, launched in July 2009 will surely be a hive of activities in various places.
Here are a 10 ways you can spend your 67 minutes:
* Raise Funds either for a charity or school by running competitions.
*Donate food parcels and blankets to those in need.
*A reading nation is a winning nation, so donate books to a school, library or even start a book club.
*Visit the children’s ward in a hospital and bring a smile to those young souls
*Help to paint or refurbish any centre around your community.
*Cook a meal for the homeless.
*Post your favourite Mandela quotes on social media to inspire others.
*Offer to teach a skill you have to anyone who is willing to learn.
*Plant a vegetable garden and clean at an orphanage centre.
*Visit the elderly at an old age home.
No matter how you choose to spend Mandela Day, at the end it’s about changing someone’s life because it’s the smallest things that matter.
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