To celebrate his life and the values he embraces, International Mandela Day was launched in 2009. It encourages people to do something good, no matter how big or small for 67 minutes on this day.
Millions of people worldwide supported their local charities, donated food and clothes to disadvantaged communities or offered their services at hospitals, children’s homes and old age homes. Ideas to give 67 minutes of service
How will you spend your 67 minutes of service this year?
There are many ways to get involved. Here are just a few suggestions.
* Volunteer to do shopping for an elderly or disabled person.
* Offer your help at a local children’s home or an old-age home.
* Mow someone’s lawn or help them to fix things around the garden or house.
* Read to someone who can’t read.
* Offer your help at a local children’s home or an old-age home.
* Mow someone’s lawn or help them to fix things around the garden or house.
* Read to someone who can’t read.
* Collect unused clothing and blankets from friends and donate them to homeless people.
* Visit someone in hospital