Mandela Day 2021

Shaping our future leaders Over the past two years COVID-19 has hit many families very hard. The impact that has been caused mobilised FCC to assist where we could as participants in the 2021 Mandela day campaign. We supported two beneficiaries – Hannah’s House of Safety and Astra School for the Disabled. Each of these Read More

Cooking for a cause On 12 July 2021, the Aspen Australia team in Melbourne was fortunate to be able to participate in another successful Mandela Day event with the OzHarvest team. OzHarvest has continued to promote sustainability by fighting food waste, educating people about zero-waste cooking and food rescue for the past 16 years. The Read More

Mandela Day ignites a passion to take action in Argentina The Aspen Argentina team proudly participated in Mandela Day for the first time in 2021. We supported a social dinner hosted by Merendero Bichito de Luz, which is based in Buenos Aires and was established 18 years ago. This Foundation provides a support network, food, Read More

Heightened solidarity actions as we celebrate our 12th anniversary Hunger and poverty are a reality for about 14.5 million Brazilian families, the highest recorded rate among more than 215 million citizens since August 2012. During a pandemic, the need for food and healthcare relief increases exponentially, as has been experienced in Brazil and worldwide. It Read More

Supporting Youth Education Aspen Chile once again engaged in Mandela Day by partnering with Puente Foundation, a non-profit organization established more than 25 years ago. Puente shares an Aspen philosophy that education is the key to changing the world and contributing towards overcoming poverty. The Foundation supports vulnerable students in Santiago who are 18 to Read More

Aspen NDB cares for the sick, disabled, destitute and the environment At Aspen Notre Dame de Bondeville (“NDB”), the annual Mandela Day activities are customarily a little different to other sites. Activities take place over an extended period, primarily during November and December as well as between April and May. Over the years, we have Read More