15 ways to make a difference on Mandela Day
The day calls for individuals, communities and organisations to make a positive impact in their communities.
WITH Mandela Day (July 18) being a day to make a positive impact in your community, the Amanzimtoti Youth Crime Prevention Desk has suggested 15 ways you can give back.
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According to the Mandela Day website, the day is an annual global celebration that takes place on Nelson Mandela’s birthday to honour his life and legacy. “This day is a call to action for individuals, communities and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities.”
The Youth Desk’s public relations officer, Austin Gounden, said the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. “Let us embrace this responsibility and make a positive impact in the world. Let us go out there and volunteer, mentor, learn and grow,” he said.
Here are his 15 ideas:
1. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank.
2. Organise a clean-up initiative in your community.
3. Visit the elderly at a nearby retirement home.
4. Mentor a younger child in a skill or activity.
5. Plant trees or start a community garden.
6. Donate books or educational resources to a local library.
7. Create art or crafts for a good cause.
8. Fundraise for a charity or cause you care about.
9. Visit a children’s hospital or orphanage.
10. Participate in a peace march or unity event.
11. Learn about Mandela’s life and legacy.
12. Write letters or create cards for those in need.
13. Organise a charity sports event or tournament.
14. Offer to help a neighbour or family member with a task.
15. Create a community mural or art project.
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