South Africa – Cape Town
A commitment to lasting change and community upliftment
Embracing the spirit of Manyanisa, FCC is deeply committed to recognising and uplifting underprivileged members of our communities, who each “Have a name.”
FCC held its annual Mandela Day event on 21 August 2024, reaffirming its dedication to the philosophy of “Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu” — the idea that our humanity is interconnected and defined by our relationships with others. This belief fuels unwavering commitment to serve communities with humility, empathy, and dedication.
This year's Mandela Day efforts focused on deepening and nurturing previously established relationships with our beneficiaries Fikelela Children’s Home, Leliebloem House, and Life Circle Development Centre. Our dedication to these causes highlights our continued pursuit of meaningful, lasting change through sustainable community initiatives as we strive to nurture a legacy of trust, respect, and mutual support that has already been established.
A Day of Giving and Service
Our Mandela Day activities were hosted at the Leliebloem Child and Youth Care Centre, where FCC made a significant contribution to the lives of the children and staff with each beneficiary receiving a donation of R30,000. These funds will go a long way towards meeting needs that include stationery, groceries, equipment, cleaning products, linen, clothing, kids' activity kits, and others.
Hilton Mentor, the General Manager of FCC, paid tribute to the real heroes of the day — the staff of the three beneficiaries. He expressed his deep respect and admiration for their tireless work, acknowledging that it is their dedication that truly makes a difference in the lives of the children.
Active service and engagement by FCC volunteers
Thirty volunteers from FCC engaged in a variety of activities aimed at improving the facilities and the lives of the children they serve. They painted the girls' dining room facilities at Leliebloem, prepared and packed lunch boxes, and served lunch to 120 children and staff members across our three chosen beneficiaries. The day was filled with laughter and joy as the volunteers also played soccer with the children, fostering a sense of camaraderie and community spirit.
Inspiring a Culture of Generosity and Service
Through our Mandela Day engagement, we are reminded that the true measure of our success lies in the impact we have on the lives of others. At FCC, we believe in the power of people, process, and performance to drive positive change. This Mandela Day was a testament to what can be achieved when we come together with a shared purpose and a commitment to making a difference.
Collectively we strive to carry forward the spirit of Mandela Day by promoting generosity with our time, energy, and skills to uplift those around us. Together, we can build a better future where every person feels valued, is supported and empowered to reach their full potential. The journey towards lasting change is ongoing, and it is one that we must all walk together - Manyanisa.
About our beneficiaries
Leliebloem House is a humanitarian service that was established in 1869. This home cares for about 60 children aged four to 18 years who have been removed from troubled families by Child Protection Agencies with orders from the Children’s Court. The children receive specialist care and participate in residential care programmes. Leliebloem also works within the children’s communities and families to improve the circumstances from which they were removed.
Fikelela Children’s Centre houses children who have been neglected, abused, orphaned, and who suffer from HIV/Aids. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre has received significantly reduced funding and found itself in dire straits. While support is gratefully received from church groups, these donations are insufficient and do not cover the higher costs of the current economic climate.
Life Circle Development Centre is a refuge for young and old people with disabilities. The main objectives of the centre include conducting training and awareness programmes about issues pertaining to disabilities, advocating for one-half of persons with disabilities, promoting independence and equality to persons with disabilities, providing counseling to families and parents of children with disabilities and encouraging peer and parent support programmes within communities.