Paarl-based NGO, Outside the Bowl Africa, together with Samaritans Feet SA, are proud to announce a ground-breaking collaboration on the “Food for Soles” project launching on Mandela Day this year.
This initiative aims to address the needs of homeless and underprivileged youth in South Africa by providing 67 000 vulnerable children with shoes, socks, and access to nutritious meals in the
Cape Winelands District and Cape Town Metro, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal as well as Lesotho.
The “Food for Soles” project looks to go “beyond charity” as it focuses on restoring dignity, offering hope, and creating opportunities for these children to thrive. The initiative is set to launch on Mandela Day (18 July), a day that symbolises Nelson Mandela’s commitment to fighting poverty and promoting social justice. By choosing this symbolic day, the project aims to harness the spirit of Mandela’s legacy to inspire action and change.
“Every contribution, whether financial or in-kind, will play a critical role in transforming the lives of 67 000 children and building a brighter future for our communities,” said Loren Erasmus, Executive Director at Outside the Bowl Africa.
“The need for this project is urgent and profound. In South Africa, many children walk long distances to school, often without proper footwear, which affects their health, education, and overall well-being. Lack of nutritious food further exacerbates their struggles, leading to issues such as malnutrition, stunted growth, and impaired cognitive development. By addressing these basic needs, the Food for Soles project hopes to create a foundation for these children to build better futures.”
How You Can Help:
TO REACH OUR TARGET WE NEED THE FOLLOWING:
WHAT WILL IT TAKE?? 67MINUTES TO DONATE ONLY R67,00? WE NEED 67 000 PEOPLE TO DO THIS TO FEED 67 000 CHILDREN PER DAY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
Financial & Corporate Donations: Monetary contributions are crucial for purchasing food supplies, shoes & socks. Click on this link and DONATE NOW!!!!
https://africaotb.org/projects/#mandela Ref: Robin67K
“By coming together to support the “Food for Soles” project, we can create a massive impact on underprivileged children in South Africa. Let’s honour Mandela’s legacy by making a difference where it is needed most. Through collective action, we can help transform lives and build a brighter future for all.”
Adds Erasmus: “Our ongoing initiatives involve community outreach where we can raise awareness about the pressing need to create a safe and nurturing environment for these children, where their basic needs are met and allow them to focus on their education and overall well-being. Be assured that the spirit of Mandela Day is upheld throughout the year, contributing to lasting positive change in communities and honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy of service, equality, and justice.”
For more information on how you can support the “Food for Soles” project and become a champion for change, visit the websites of Samaritans Feet SA (www.samaritansfeet.co.za) and Outside the Bowl Africa (www.africaotb.org).