{"id":11201,"date":"2020-06-30T08:43:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T08:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/ways-to-change-your-world-in-covid19\/"},"modified":"2021-03-15T13:14:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:14:24","slug":"ways-to-change-your-world-in-covid19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/ways-to-change-your-world-in-covid19\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to change your world in Covid19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Annually, Mandela Day on 18 July reminds us to honour the humanitarian legacy of our former President.\u00a0 Despite COVID-19 social distancing protocols this year, we can still be of service to our communities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Virtual <\/strong><strong>Vo<\/strong><strong>lunteer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Those who are most vulnerable are in greater need than ever so visit your favourite charity\u2019s website and explore opportunities to give your time and skills online. Access to a phone, computer or cooking facilities can be of immense value.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Donations <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Reputable charities are also in dire need of financial support and supplies. Contribute where you can and\/or help us collect non-perishables for the needy at selected Checkers stores.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Foster a homeless pet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Love animals? Consider fostering or adopting a pet from shelters such as the SPCA or TEARS who are desperately under-resourced at the moment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Give blood<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in good health, donating blood is a great way to support your community. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/sanbs.org.za\/donor-centres\/\">https:\/\/sanbs.org.za\/donor-centres\/<\/a> or phone 0800 119 031 for virus-safe options.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Share your knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have the time, consider offering free consultations or mentorship in your area of expertise.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Local is lekker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The temporary closure of restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, and other non-essential businesses has caused immense hardship. Consider buying a take-away meal, coffee, or gift card from these suppliers to be used later. Share offers via social media.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Connect online<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Phone or Zoom to check in on those in your circle, especially the elderly, sickly or single parents. A friendly online chat and an offer to shop or run an errand can make a huge difference to someone who is struggling.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The little things<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Patience with mistakes, encouragement, prayers, a thank you note, home-made cookies, a dollop of compassion or listening without judgement can brighten a day, and leave you, the giver, feeling blessed. Make every day a Mandela Day.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Be passionate. Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do. ~ Nelson Mandela<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shondaland.com\/live\/body\/a31783399\/what-you-can-do-to-support-your-community-during-covid-19\/\">https:\/\/www.shondaland.com\/live\/body\/a31783399\/what-you-can-do-to-support-your-community-during-covid-19\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bthechange.com\/10-ways-for-individuals-to-take-action-during-the-covid-19-crisis-dad4dc2d93cd\">https:\/\/bthechange.com\/10-ways-for-individuals-to-take-action-during-the-covid-19-crisis-dad4dc2d93cd<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/blog\/2020-april\/8-ways-you-can-help-your-community-amid-the-covid-19-crisis\"><u>https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/blog\/2020-april\/8-ways-you-can-help-your-community-amid-the-covid-19-crisis<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Author: Dr Juliette MacLiam<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annually, Mandela Day on 18 July reminds us to honour  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11202,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[191,182,79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2020-july-newsletter","category-focus-coronavirus","category-occassions"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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