South Africa is a nation that is perhaps best described as a nation borne out of solidarity. The means by which we overcame our troubled past was by each group working together towards a clear goal of justice. It is time, again, to ignite our culture of solidarity as we face the greatest test of our character and cohesion since the dawn of democracy.
Due to the national lockdown set in place by the President to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are unable to earn an income to feed their families. Some of the worst affected are those that are informally and precariously employed, the elderly and child-headed households. To respond to the increased levels of food insecurity, the Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with the Imbumba and Kolisi Foundations have collaborated on an initiative called #Each1Feed1. The name of the fund is inspired by the old Congress of South African Students (Cosas) mantra (Each one, teach one) and is adopted in honour of OR Tambo.
Last week the initiative distributed 500 food packages in communities in the Eastern Cape. The packages are designed to feed a family of 5 for a month. The initiative intends on supporting families for a minimum of 3 months.
Tomorrow, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Imbumba Foundation and Kolisi Foundation will distribute food packages to child-headed households in Zandspruit, Johannesburg.
Venue: Emthonjeni Community Centre, Zandspruit, Plot 69 Honeydew, 47 Eureka Street
Date of event: 25 April 2020
Time: 07h00 to 10h00
The Foundations will be joined by ambassadors of the #Each1Feed1 who are helping share awareness of the initiative and calling on us to support it by donating what we can.
Those who will be present include:
Siya Kolisi
Kaizer Motaung Junior
Maps Maponyane
Kaiser Motaung Jr
Jerry Mabena
Richard Mabaso
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