Help these Charities for Mandela Day

MONDAY, July 18, will mark the celebration of International Nelson Mandela Day, a day on which people all around the world dedicate 60 minutes to doing good.

It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said, “it is in your hands now.”

It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to change the world for the better.

If you are still not sure what you will be doing to help out in the community this Mandela Day, then here is a list of some local charities and ideas for how you can get involved:

1. Vryheid SPCA will be grateful for any of the following items: one inner door, one outer door, and two security doors, preferably concertina type as the locking mechanism does not require keys and thus provides instant security when being closed, two single/three quarter beds, donations to pay their personnel’s salaries for July, donations to pay the veterinary services account, as April was a very busy month and the vet account is now arrears.
Vryheid SPCA is located on Plot 1 in the Vryheid Town lands (just as one heads to NPA). Their Banking Details are: Vryheid SPCA Business Account, First National Bank, Account number: 62416067313.

2. Next on the list is Vryheid Child Welfare, which is located at 204 Landdrost Street.
This NPO is in need of non-perishable foods, toiletries and sanitary pads. Donations and other forms of support will be welcome. Contact them on 034 982 1197. 3. The Ikusasa Labo Disabled Care Centre in New Location Bhekuzulu (just opposite Bhekuzulu Primary School) is in need of baby diapers, toiletries, food and warm clothing for the children. Contact Grace Mbatha on 082 597 3802.

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