Mandela Day | Celebrate by doing an Act of Kindness

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Mandela Day takes place annually on 18 July.

The idea of Mandela Day is that everyone has the ability to make an impact and do something in their own way to change the world and the world of those around them.

Liverpool charity Mandela8’s theme for Mandela Day in 2025 is ‘Kindness, Communities, Change’.

Join Mandela8 in partnership with Liverpool Bid Company in celebrating Mandela Day by doing an act of kindness in or for your local community, because by working together we can make change.

They want to see as many individual acts of kindness all across the city, ideally on Friday 18 July 2025 or in the week leading up to Mandela Day itself.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

• Litter Picking – take part in – or help arrange – a litter pick for your local area or community group.
• Chalk a Design or Quote – chalk colourful floral designs or patterns, or write an inspirational Mandela quote in a park or on a pavement in your community.
• Plant for Mandela – whether it’s a new tree in your community, a plant in your garden, or some veg on your window sill.
• Cake and Coffee Morning – arrange an event in your workplace or community to celebrate diversity through talking and learning about Nelson Mandela.
• Raffles & Quizzes for Charity – arrange a raffle or quiz to raise funds for a charity of your choice.
• Walk and Talk – plan a walk for staff, community members or with friends.
• Foodbank Donations – gift food items to your local foodbank.
• Digital Aid – help an elderly friend or relative learn how to use emerging technology which could help them in their life.
• Lockdown Pen Pals – write a letter to someone who is living alone or in a care home.
• Volunteer with the Friends of Princes Park or the Friends of Princes Avenue and find out how you can make a difference in your community.

For more ideas on what you can do as an act of kindness, please click here to go to the Mandela8 website and don’t forget to tag Mandela8 when posting online about your Acts of Kindness. Please use the hashtag #Mandela8AoK so we can see all your fantastic ideas.