Locked down but not out of Mandela Day

Under lockdown, but still want to do something good on Mandela Day? Here are a few options.

Mensch and the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies: an online cook-along. This Mandela Day, 18 July, help to nourish the children of South Africa. Time: 18:00. Should you join, please support at least one child (R180). Go to www.mensch.org.za/mandela-day to book.

Santa Shoebox Project: for Christmas in July, assist in packing Santa Shoeboxes filled with toiletries, sweets, clothing, school supplies and stationery, books, and toys for underprivileged children. Children younger than 13 are welcome to register and serve their 67 minutes. Find out more about the Santa Shoebox Project here: https://santashoebox.org.za/mandela-day-vss/. This year, personalised virtual Santa Shoeboxes will be available from 18 July. https://santashoebox.org.za/product/virtual-santa-shoebox-generic/

Virtual Walk – 6.7km: pay R167 entrance fee to challenge your family and friends to walk, run, or cycle 6.7km on 18 July anywhere, anytime. Take a photograph as proof, tag Growing Champions, and post on social media. https://www.facebook.com/growingchamps

67 Stories: a Learning in Reach initiative in which writers, videographers, and photographers collectively document the stories of 67 individuals. Amplifying voices from Lavender Hill, highlighting the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and documenting a five-year journey of progress in quality ECD. Writers, photographers, and videographers can sign-up and volunteer their skills. https://learninginreach.org.za/mandela-day-2021/

Ladles of Love Mandela Day: book your tickets for the Ladles of Love event and contribute to its world-record attempt to break the longest line of food cans. Donate 67 minutes of your time, or purchase cans to pay forward on Mandela Day in partnership with the V&A Waterfront. https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCategories.aspx?itemid=1507220994