Question

topic:make every day a Mandela Day​

Answer 1

Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.

Answer 2

We all love Mandela Day, right? Inspired by the late Nelson Mandela who spent 67 years fighting for South Africa's democratic freedom, this great initiative encourages South Africans to do something for just 67 minutes to make a difference in a community that is under-resourced and under-privilege.

This year, however, why not do something that goes beyond just 67-minutes and that will make an impact for most of the year. If you're not sure where to start or what to do, we've got five ideas for you below. Come on, let's do this!

• Do neighbourhood clean-up armed with plastic gloves and black bags.

• Volunteer your time at a Haven Night Shelter.

• Make 'care kits' (including a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face cloth, etc.) for patients at a nearby government hospital.

• Research an issue you would like to find out more about and then share your findings with friends on social media.

• Give blood.

• Become an organ donor.

• Baby-sit for a single parent.

• Volunteer at an animal shelter.

• Tutor someone who needs help learning your mother tongue.

• Donate your old computer to an under-resourced school.