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Mandela’s Legacy: Giving Hope, Healing Lives

Mandela's Legacy Giving Hope Healing Lives - Mandela Day 2025

Your Act of Service This Mandela Day, Transform a Child’s Future

Dear Compassionate Supporter,

On the 18th of July, the world unites to honor Nelson Mandela’s profound legacy of compassion and service. It’s a day to reflect on the power of collective action and to dedicate ourselves to making the world a better place. Even if you can’t join outdoor volunteer activities, you and your colleagues still have an easy, powerful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the work we do at Arms of Mercy.

This year, we invite you to embody Madiba’s spirit by extending your hand to the most vulnerable among us: children battling life-threatening illnesses and profound challenges.

At Arms of Mercy, we are a lifeline for courageous children facing conditions like cancer, rare diseases, cerebral palsy, and other special needs. We raise and donate funds to help pay for their ongoing medical expenses, including essential care, life-saving medical treatments and equipment, crucial support therapies, and emergency surgeries. In today’s economy, we find that so many families have nowhere else to turn.

MAKE A TANGIBLE IMPACT THIS MANDELA DAY

This year, our urgent focus is to help all beneficiaries under our wings by injecting each one’s Arms of Mercy savings fund with something extra for when the need arises, which can be at any moment. Illness doesn’t pause for circumstances, and neither can our support for these brave children. A donation of just R100 will go a long way. With your support, we can ensure these children have the chance at a healthier, more comfortable life, without the worry of where funds for medical bills will come from. Every contribution directly impacts a child’s future.

BE A PART OF MANDELA’S ENDURING LEGACY

Nelson Mandela taught us that “what counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”

To help out, simply donate by clicking on the Donate button below, or visit our campaign page on GivenGain by clicking here.

Donate via GivenGain

Want to do more as a team? Get a free branded, corporate fundraising page where you can all donate together! Visit the Mandela Day 2025 event page to register your team.

Thank you for embodying Mandela’s spirit and supporting Arms of Mercy in helping our precious children.

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Mandela Day Outreach: Donate R67 in Aid of Durbanville Children’s Home

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Honoring Mandela Day by Empowering Children with the Durbanville Children’s Home

This Mandela Day, let’s celebrate Madiba’s legacy by joining hands to make a difference. The Durbanville Children’s Home, a symbol of hope for vulnerable children since 1883, needs our support.

Since its founding, the Durbanville Children’s Home has provided a safe haven for underprivileged children from diverse backgrounds, aged 2 to 18. These children come from difficult circumstances and require a nurturing environment. Driven by compassion, human rights, and social responsibility, the Durbanville Children’s Home works to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. Their mission is to invest in the future of these children by helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. The Home recognizes the trauma they have endured and provides a safe space filled with care and support. By contributing to their well-being, we invest in a safer and more equitable future for all. Join us in honoring Mandela’s spirit by empowering and uplifting the children of the Durbanville Children’s Home.

Donate R67 – a symbol of Mandela’s 67 years of public service – and make a lasting impact!

Arms of Mercy Founder, Karin Harmse, will be visiting the Children’s Home and will personally present the collected funds during their open day on the 18th of July (weather permitting).

Give back, step up, and celebrate Mandela Day with a donation of R67 online or via EFT.

BANKING DETAILS

Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code:  SBZA ZA JJ
REF: MANDELA DAY

Together, let’s create a brighter future for the children of the Durbanville Children’s Home.
Donate today!

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

Nelson Mandela

18 July is international Mandela Day, in honour of former president, Nelson Mandela`s birthday. The day is inspired by a call to action by Madiba for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. Learn more about Mandela Day