IN HONOUR OF NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela once said, "It is in your hands to make a difference." This Mandela Month, we invite you to live his legacy by bringing hope, comfort, and opportunity to the children and families in our care.
Imagine the impact of your generosity:
- A child walking to school with pride, carrying a school bag filled with stationery, ready to learn.
- A family gathering around a warm meal, cooked on a stove, served from a 10-piece cookware set.
- A child sleeping soundly under a blanket, shielded from the winter cold, on a single bed with clean fitted sheets.
- A mother washing clothes with dignity using a washing machine, while a kettle boils water for tea.
- Children laughing and playing with soccer balls or bouncing on a jumping castle, their joy echoing through the community.
- A home made safer with door locks, brighter with curtain rails, and warmer with an oil heater.
- A struggling student studying under a solar-powered light, or a caregiver traveling to hospital visits in a 6-seater vehicle.
- These are not just items—they are lifelines. They are the building blocks of safety, dignity, and hope for vulnerable children and families.
How You Can Help:
🔹 Donate an item from our Mandela Month Wishlist.
🔹 Sponsor a family’s essential needs (like a fridge, stove, or bedding).
🔹 Spread the word—share this appeal with friends, colleagues, and businesses who can contribute.
Every gift, big or small, writes a new story of hope. Together, we can honor Madiba’s legacy by turning compassion into action.
Act today—our communities are waiting.
Contact Our Programmes Directly:
📍 Mamelodi – Victor Mbinga: Victor.Mbinga@sos.org.za
📍 Ennerdale – Sam Motsitsi: Sam.Motsitsi@sos.org.za
📍 Gqeberha – Jackie Scheuble: Jackie.Scheuble@sos.org.za
📍 Mathanjana – Pauline Masetlha: Pauline.Masetlha@sos.org.za
📍 Pietermaritzburg – Nonhlanhla Shange: Nonhlanhla.shange@sos.org.za
📍 Qwa Qwa – Zanele Ngomane: Zanele.Ngomane@sos.org.za
"What counts in life is not what we have but what we give." — Nelson Mandela
P.S. Time is running out—please give before 31st July 2025 to ensure your support reaches those who need it most. Thank you for being a beacon of hope! 🌍❤️