Nelson Mandela International Day 2024

Issued by the Government Communication and Information System

Have you already thought about what you are going to do for Nelson Mandela International Day? This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July will be celebrated under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity”. The theme is a clarion call to all of us to get involved and participate in activities which will assist in combatting poverty and inequality in our society.

Have you already thought about what you are going to do for Nelson Mandela International Day? This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July will be celebrated under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality.” The theme is a clarion call to all of us to get involved and participate in activities that will help combat poverty and inequality in our society.

Though this call to action can be translated into your suitable programmes, below are the suggested activities for the public:

• Volunteer your services to those in need around you and to places that care for vulnerable groups
• Bring some warmth by donating blankets, warm clothes
• Alleviate hunger and malnutrition by supporting kitchen soups, and food donation drives for the vulnerable communities
• Support Community Food gardens
• Support educational activities by putting a smile on a child by giving them some brand new shining school shoes
• Help a child to read by donating library books
• Donate sanitary and menstrual products for girls in need.
• Create activities and initiatives to foster youth employment and development
• Make a sustainable contribution by caring for your environment- cleaning drives in your communities
• Care for your community infrastructure- Revive and refurbish community service buildings such as community halls, libraries, schools, ECDs etc.

The official Hashtags are: #MandelaDay2024 #ItIsInYourHands