Calling all citizens to embrace the spirit of ubuntu on International Nelson Mandela Day with Ladles of Love.
On Thursday 18 July, people of all ages, interests and careers are invited to participate in an Ubuntu World Record-breaking events by volunteering 67 minutes to craft and pack items for small children in need.
The events aimed to create a better world for all children, are endorsed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, as funds raised will provide nutrition and support to nourish and nurture and grow pre-school children in our poorest communities.
Gushwell Brooks, Head of Nelson Mandela Day, says Ladles of Love
“is doing so much toward food security and their efforts need to be replicated and given a massive platform. It is ironic that a quarter of food in South Africa goes to waste whilst a quarter of South Africans do not have access to adequate food. Their work in feeding communities, providing resources and skills for increased urban farming, and the awareness attached thereto is essential for real action in combatting food insecurity, a cause most definitely worth supporting!”
Those wanting to enhance the lives of others through acts of kindness and love activism can buy tickets to join the Ladles of Love missions at events in Johannesburg, Menlyn and Cape Town on 18 July.
Visiting Webtickets to buy tickets, volunteers simply select their time slot hourly from 09h00 – 17h00 and choose a ‘Volunteer Activation Station‘ from the list of six options:
- Making Sandwiches
- Filling Buckets of Hope
- Packing Nutrition Boxes
- Crafting Toys
- Creating Books and Posters
- Innovating Food Garden Kits
In an generous act of kindness performing artists and top DJs will be entertaining volunteers in a 10-hour live show, keeping the spirit of Mandela Day festive and allowing everyone – to do good, for good and have fun. The event culminating in Lovefest party from 17h00 – 20h00, celebrating Ladles of Love’s 10th anniversary.
There are three live event locations:
- Johannesburg: Constitution Hill, Braamfontein – book your time slot here
- Pretoria: Menlyn Maine, Central Square – book your time slot here
- Cape Town: Lookout, V&A Waterfront – book your time slot here
For those preferring to ‘Create Your Own‘ event, you can participate from anywhere in the world, as once your ticket is purchased you are provided with a ‘how to guide‘ making it simple and easy to make items to support the little children’s cause.
Founder of Ladles of Love, Danny Diliberto says:
“We believe everyone wants to roll up their sleeves and do something to make a difference, and every act of kindness makes one huge impact of love. Become a ‘Love Activist’ and together let’s be the change we want to see in our country. As Madiba says: “It is in your hands”.
As a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), Ladles of Love can issue Section 18A Tax certificates to all individuals and companies contributing to the campaign.
For more information about how to participate, visit the website or to participate book your time slot via Webtickets.
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More about Ladles of Love:
Ladles of Love is a non-profit organization primarily providing daily nutrition to children aged one to six years old via a network of under-resourced Early Childhood Development Centres in impoverished communities across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Gauteng. Founded by Danny Diliberto in 2014, the organization has grown exponentially, becoming one of the largest non-profit providers of food relief in South Africa, serving over 43 million meals to vulnerable people since March 2020. Today, Ladles of Love’s programs are committed to uplifting communities through nutrition, focusing on early childhood nutrition, feeding city homeless communities, food security, and enterprise development, relying solely on funding and donations.
