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Mandela Day 2022: “Do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are.”

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The essence of Mandela Day – take action, inspire change, and make every day a Mandela Day – is more important than ever before.

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This year on Mandela Day, AOM have chosen to take action and pay it forward to Hannah`s Place of Safety in Cape Town, as the work that they do is so very important, and very close to my heart. Hannah`s Place of Safety is an NPO that render services to various departments of Social Development for babies 0-1 years old in need of care and protection.

They render a free of charge service to the (Department of Social Development) caring for children in need of (Care and Protection). The duration of each child’s stay can range between 3-6 months, case dependent. Most of their babies are born from drug addicted parents and Alcohol users, and they also care for babies who have been removed from their families due to circumstances. Visit their website at www.hannahsplaceofsafety.org to learn more.

“Together as a nation, we have the obligation to put sunshine into the hearts of our little ones. They are our precious possessions. They deserve what happiness life can offer.” – Nelson Mandela

A baby is an innocent, fragile being that cannot fend for itself and needs much love and care. Let`s honour Madiba`s memory, legacy and love of children by giving back to the community and those who are less fortunate than ourselves. We invite you to take hands with us for Mandela Day and to make a difference in the lives of our children by supporting our fundraiser, or donate R67 (or more) by using the banking details below.
All funds will be donated to Hannah`s Place of Safety.

DONATIONS

To make a donation, please use the banking details below and use Hannah`s Place as reference. Any and all donations are very much appreciated.

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: HANNAH`S PLACE

Hannah`s Place Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC
Hannah`s Place Bracelets

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Hannah`s Place Bracelets

Hannah`s Place Bracelets consist of wooden beads with crystal, silver and diamante fillers, and a choice of two charms. Price is R40 per bracelet.

Colour options: Pink or Blue.
Charm options: Hope / Love / Joy / Hand with “handmade” inscription.

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THANK YOU – 67 Minutes – Action Against Poverty

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I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed towards our Mandela Day Project. Also a Huge thank you to Arms of Mercy staff for your contributions as well as reaching out to serve the community, especially during these very tough times and hardship.

Eastern Cape: Our Ambassador, Caylin Du Plooy, for spending her 67 minutes taking Leonardo Cassel, one of our AOM family boys for a horse riding photoshoot .

Northern Cape: Our Agent, Yolanda Muller Coetzee, for spending her 67 minutes collecting food items and donating them to the Hebron Children’s Home.

North West: Our Jnr Miss AOM, Mieke van Schalkwyk, spent her 67 minutes raising awareness. Donations received from Hartbeespoortdam were humbly received.

Western Cape: Our Agent, Nicolette Houndsome, has spent her 67 minutes raising funds for The Ark.

Together we have raised food and almost R7000 for a family in desperate need, The Ark, Peace Home, Herberg Children’s Home & Hebron Children’s Home.Thank You for opening your hearts by providing for the less fortunate.

Always remember, together we CAN change the World!
Karin Harmse, Founder & Managing Director.

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Mandela Day – Children`s Homes Outreach

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This year on Mandela Day, Arms of Mercy NPC have chosen to take action and pay it forward to Hebron Safe-home in De Aar, the Herberg Kinderhuis in Robertson, and Peace Home in Bloubergstrand, in support of the amazing work they do and positive change they bring about in the children’s lives.

WHY 67 MINUTES

The main theme around Mandela Day is “action against poverty”. We would like to serve the community and especially during these tough times of hardship. Unfortunately 67minutes of our time will be impossible this year due to the pandemic and therefore we are pleading with the community to donate R67.

We are aware that life is tough out there but we still have so much to be thankful for. We are only asking for a R67 donation to ensure that all the precious children are taken care of as all children’s homes are taking severe strain right now. Funds raised will be used for food and clothing.

Let’s open our hearts this year and give back to those who are less fortunate. Together we can change the World!

BANKING DETAILS:
Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code: ZBZA ZA JJ
REF: MANDELADAY

You are more than welcome to donate more if you wish to do so, any and all donations are welcome.
Thank you for your consideration.

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67 Days of Action for Trauma Survivors with The Go Purple Foundation

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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”.

This year, Arms of Mercy is taking on a project partnership with The Go Purple Foundation in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng – in support of the important work that they do in their community, specifically for women and children who have been victims of violence, rape and abuse.

To take action against poverty, we are launching new bracelets in order to raise funds to help grow the Go Purple Foundation Trauma Centre, with the hope of realising it into a Trauma Save Hospital for trauma survivors.

Go Purple Foundation Trauma Centre Objectives

  • To empower and develop our community by knowledge.
  •  To support and mobilize members of our community to speak out against abuse.
  •  To educate the community on abuse and violence (their rights as victims but also there duty as community members to report abuse and violence)
  •  To co-ordinate research programs nationally and internationally.
  • To bring change where there is still discrimination in the SAPS, the Judicial System and all other role players involved in the reporting and handling of cases of abuse, violence and rape.
  •  To discourage child labor and the neglect of children in communities.
  •  To provide support and assistance for families and individuals who is victims of abuse, but also victims of a bad economy (poverty).
  • Seek opportunities to educate and create job opportunities for local members in need.
  •  To provide information through awareness campaigns, seminars and workshops on Abortion; Drug and Substance abuse; Abuse, rape and Domestic Violence and how to report it; Porn and the influence of it on the mind and soul. 
  • To collaborate with different departments especially the Welfare, SAPS, Legal resources and other NGO’S.
  •  To establish more similar centre’s in the entire Gauteng Province and South Africa as a whole.

We are also honoring 5 Survivors with our 67 Days of Grace & Gratitude campaign from 18 July – 22 September – they are Ina Bonette, Lindsay Pistorius, Anja Lessing, Mandy van Tonder, and Leilani Kuter. Click here to view their survivor stories and survivor bracelets.

  • 67 Days for Ina Bonette - Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC
  • 67 Days for Lindsay Pistorius - Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC
  • 67 Days for Anja Lessing - Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC
  • 67 Days for Mandy van Tonder - Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC
  • 67 Days for Leilani Kuter - Bracelets © Arms of Mercy NPC

The Go Purple Foundation was founded by Annari du Plessis, also founder of Crossroads Trauma and Community Center that gives assistance to members in the community who are hurt and failed by role players and even churches for years.

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Mandela Day: Limited Edition “Madiba Bracelets” in support of CHOC!

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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”.

#TIMETOSERVE #MANDELADAY

This year on Mandela Day, Arms of Mercy have chosen Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) as beneficiary of all the proceeds made from our Limited Edition “Madiba Bracelets”, in support of all the amazing work they do and positive change they bring about in the children`s lives.

The main theme around Mandela Day is “action against poverty”. In today`s economy, very few parents and families can afford the treatments and therapies that the children need on their own, and need all the financial aid they can get, no matter how small. Your R67 will go a long way!

The Madiba Bracelets cost R67 per pair, consisting of coral and white wooden and crystal beads – with Hope, Dream, Love and Hand charms to spread the message of endless possibility and positive change. Orders open today and are open until 18 July 2019 at 17h00. To place an order, please contact the agent in your area. See agents contact numbers and areas here.

Let the Madiba Bracelets remind you to do something good, not just on Mandela Day, but everyday!

“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

Learn more about Mandela Day