The FESPA Foundation warmly invites you and your team, especially those in the print industry, to roll up your sleeves and join them in transforming the lives of children in under-resourced schools.
Mandela Day is fast approaching on 18 July. As an individual or organisation, this is a powerful opportunity to create meaningful impact.
The FESPA Foundation is calling for volunteers to get involved in uplifting one of its five partner schools:
– Evane Combine School in Dlomodlomo (approx. 100km from Vryheid).
– Malekapane Primary School in Limpopo (30km from Lebowakgomo).
– Pitseng ya Thuto Primary School near Lebowakgomo.
– Madesei Primary School near Lebowakgomo.
– Batau Primary School, approximately a 2-hour drive on Moloto Road towards Marble Hall.
Founded in October last year by FESPA CEO Neil Felton, the FESPA Foundation addresses two key goals: repurposing exhibition materials that would otherwise go to waste; and supporting education in rural communities by giving young learners better opportunities through access to improved resources.
Watch the video below to see the FESPA Foundation’s first project that enriched the learning environment at Evane Intermediate School in KwaZulu-Natal.
The FESPA Foundation is excited to share that a container of materials from one of its biggest exhibitions in Germany has just arrived in South Africa. Distribution will begin shortly, and you and your team can be part of the action.
This is not just charity, it’s a chance to: empower young minds, contribute to environmental sustainability, engage your team in a meaningful team-building activity, and be part of something bigger than business.
Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose, local team leader, brings deep expertise in both the print industry and NGO management, having served as CEO of Printing SA and one of Mandela’s own charity organisations. Thobela is also available to share his inspiring personal journey with your team.
If you’re ready to get involved or would like more information, please reach out. Let’s make Mandela Day 2025 one to remember.
Together, we can transform lives, one school at a time. Printing SA is a proud supporter of the FESPA foundation and encourages all of its members, as well as other industry stakeholders, to heed the call and take part in this worthwhile initiative.
Find out more about The FESPA Foundation here, or contact Steve Thobela: +27 79 502 7995 or steve.thobela@fespa.com.
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