On July 18th the world celebrates Mandela Day, a day dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s revered leader and champion of social justice. The significance of “67 minutes” on this day, carries deep meaning as it represents the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to serving humanity and advocating for equality and human rights.

At the Star Foundation we have embraced the spirit of Mandela Day dedicating 67 minutes of our time to meaningful action within our communities, our focus is on making a tangible impact through both volunteer and financial support, aiming to uplift those in need and contribute to a better world.

This year we decided to support three different initiatives.

S.A.Harvest
On Mandela Day, The Star Foundation embraced the S.A. Harvest #BucketsofNutrition challenge by sponsoring 67 buckets filled with essential non-perishable items at R500 each, totaling R33,500. Together with the team from LottoStar, we volunteered to fill as many buckets as possible in 67 minutes and helped pack and distribute 300 buckets to support families in need in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

South Africa Guide-Dogs association
We provided 670 canes at R50 each to visually impaired individuals empowering them with independence through the S.A. Guide Dog Association for the Blind. The total contribution was R33,500.

Girls with Wiings
We donated R170 per box of 24 Maxi Pads totaling R67,000 to Girls with Wiings in support of young health and education. This contribution provided 394 schoolgirls with essential menstrual hygiene products, enabling them to pursue their education confidently.

The Star Foundation aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through these initiatives. While we take pride in our efforts on July 18th, we understand that real impact requires sustained commitment beyond a single day. We have faith in the influence of volunteerism and philanthropy to bring about lasting change.