Mandela Day: 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝟔𝟕 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝟔𝟕 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰

On 18 July 2026, we will gather at Meadowlands Welfare Centre, Soweto, for Hands of Hope: 67 Fathers, 67 Babies, One Equal Tomorrow — a 67‑minute circle of presence, touch, and community that reminds us how the future is shaped in the smallest, most human moments.

As part of the program:

• Heartlines will screen Playing Dad, a moving 20‑minute film highlighting the joy and transformation found in father‑child play.
• The Flower Foundation will lead a hands‑on skills development session, teaching fathers how to plant vegetables using recycled Coke bottles — a practical, sustainable way to support family nutrition.
• Hamba Bamba Funda will host a session on father‑child connection, strengthening emotional presence, bonding, and early development.
• We will also be handing out Jars of Hope and providing clothing for babies aged 0–2 years to families in need.

To make this day impactful, we warmly invite contributions in the following areas:

 Jars of Hope ingredients: lentils, split peas, rice, stock cubes, stock powder, and empty glass coffee jars

 Planting Session Supplies: empty 2‑litre Coke bottles, soil, and vegetable seeds

 Refreshments: 200 bottles of 500 ml water

 Film & Sound Support: sponsorship or provision of a quality sound system for the film screening

 Meal Support: soup and bread for participating fathers and children

 Clothing Drive: second‑hand baby clothes (0–2 years)

Your partnership will help us honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy of compassion, dignity, and equality — reminding us that “It is in your hands to make a difference.”