Every year on the 18th of July, we celebrate Mandela Day in honour of the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday. This Mandela Day, our Rhino Crash teamed up with one of our incredible Impact Partners, the Khumbulani Daycare Centre, to serve food to the residents of Khayelitsha, Cape Town's largest township.
Our Rhino Crash spent the morning of Mandela Day giving back
What is Mandela Day?
Mandela Day is a day South Africans dedicate to spending 67 minutes giving back to their local communities and making an impact. Why 67 minutes, you may ask? Well, this is in tribute to the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for human rights before apartheid ended.
As Nelson Mandela once said, "There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return."
Every year, Mandela Day is celebrated in honour of Nelson Mandela's memory, Image Credit: Maureen Keating
The Khumbulani Daycare Centre
The Khumbulani Daycare Centre, an NPO in Khayelitsha, was founded by Mama Gloria over 20 years ago. This NPO is responsible for giving children, both directly and indirectly affected by HIV/AIDS, a safe place where they're fed, taught and taken care of by the daycare’s amazing team.
The Khumbulani Daycare Centre is a safe haven for the children who attend
Rhinos Getting Involved
Cape Town is notorious for having rainy winters and has recently experienced severe flooding and winds, leaving many cold, hungry and without a roof over their heads. Mama Gloria has taken it upon herself to help her community even further, ensuring those in need have access to a warm, wholesome meal this winter.
Mama Gloria, founder of the Khumbulani Daycare Centre, is a true unsung hero
For us, the 67 minutes dedicated to helping the residents of Khayelitsha was a powerful way to reflect on Mandela's values and principles and to make a positive impact in people's lives. It was a reminder that simple acts of kindness can make a world of difference to those in need.
Serving hot meals and lots of love
Mandela once expressed that he would be "honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world to fight poverty and promote peace and reconciliation." Inspired by his words, we made our small contribution, as did millions of others across South Africa and the world.
Small, kind actions can create profound change in people's lives
Our Rhino Crash have a very close relationship with the team at the Khumbulani Daycare Centre, and we were so happy that we could help serve food to the community. Being able to be a part of this wonderful initiative was such a heartwarming experience, and we look forward to being able to join the team again soon.
Rhino Africa has a a long-standing friendship with Khumbulani
Doing Good Feels Good
You may not be a South African but that doesn't mean you can't make a difference! By travelling with Rhino Africa, you're supporting the Khumbulani Daycare Centre and our other Impact Partners, enabling them to do a world of good for Africa's people, places and wildlife. We look forward to seeing you in Africa.
