Nelson Mandela Day 2025: Anna Foundation’s Young Picassos reimagine Mandela through incredible artworks

Mandela Day is celebrated on 18 July each year to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and to encourage acts of service and community upliftment. This year, the Anna Foundation is marking the day with something special.The learners from our 22 rural after-schools created artworks of Nelson Mandela as part of our Life Skills component of our 3R’s Programme (Reading, Running and Right-ing). We were blown away by their creativity and they used everything from fabric and leaves to pasta and coins....

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⭐ Mandela Day Art Competition: Celebrating Creativity and Pride ⭐

At the Anna Foundation, Mandela Day is more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a day that embodies the spirit of giving, unity and pride in our country. This year, we celebrated through an exciting and heart warming initiative: the 2024 Mandela Day Art Competition.Our 23 projects took part in crafting stunning South African flags using recycled materials, and the results were absolutely incredible! 🤩 Each flag was unique, handcrafted with passion and creativity, reflecting the pride...

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Holiday Highlights: Fun and Learning with Anna Foundation

The June/July school holidays were packed with excitement and memorable experiences for our learners! We believe that learning happens best when it’s engaging and enjoyable, so we filled the holidays with creative outings, workshops and activities that enriched their time outside of school.Outings that Sparked JoyThe holidays gave us the chance to take our learners on some wonderful outings, allowing them to explore new environments and take part in unique learning opportunities:Pasta-Making Workshop: Our learners at the Buffet Olives project...

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