Back to School for Mandela Day 2025
Back to School for Mandela Day commemorates the principles of active citizenship and volunteerism. This campaign serves to recognise and support the dedicated organizations that operate on the front lines, advocating for various social causes that are crucial to the overall welfare and progress of our society.
Since 2012, our Back to School for Mandela Day initiative has mobilised corporate partners to return to schools and dedicate 67 minutes to meaningful volunteerism. These initiatives are aligned with the Foundation’s Whole School Development model, which encompasses a comprehensive approach to fostering holistic and sustainable change in our schools. By focusing on key areas such as infrastructure improvement and learner support, we strive to create a nurturing educational ecosystem that equips learners for future success.
The Foundation calls upon corporates to partner with the Foundation and create a conducive teaching and learning environment at a school in Soweto.
The corporate package costs R35 000.00 for a maximum number of ten people.
Activities on the day (18 July 2025) include:
| Eyesight testing and spectacles | Painting of the Intermediate Phase Play Area |
| Library Extension | Renovation of Netball Court |
| Library Resourcing | Renovation of the Sick Bay |
| Packing of learner snack packs | Establishment of Vegetable Garden |
The corporate package includes:
- A briefing session
- Utensils and Learner Engagement
- 10 x AASF Back to School for a Day on Mandela Day T-shirts
- Light refreshments for the team
- Volunteer activations focusing on our Whole School Development model, including school renovations and learner engagements
- 67 minutes of volunteer activity per company (maximum of 10 people per company) at the designated school.
Corporate Benefits:
- Active citizenship collaboration on Mandela Day
- Section 18A tax certificate to the value of the donated amount
- B-BBEE acknowledgment to claim SED points and tax benefits
- Brand recognition across event materials, communications, and media coverage
- Acknowledgment of all our partners in the Adopt-a-School Foundation 2025-2026 Annual Report
- An opportunity to impact and change the lives of learners in need
- Employee collaboration and morale uplift through giving back
- Corporate mentions in the Foundation’s communique and digital platforms
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For corporates with a Corporate Social Investment budget, an employee-giving option is available. Contact our Campaigns and Events Manager for more details: kmaphaha@adoptaschool.co.za.