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Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated each year on 18 July to honour the legacy of one of the greatest campaigners of our time. The day is a global call to action for every individual to use their power to change the world. Madiba<\/a> is recognised as a symbol of global solidarity and a fierce advocate for social justice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the call for justice has never been stronger.<\/p>\n

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“Freedom is meaningless if people cannot put food in their stomachs.” – Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In some countries, hunger is quickly becoming a more deadly threat than the pandemic, with an additional 419 million people<\/a> at risk of being pushed into extreme poverty. Cuts to aid, restrictions on movement, and lockdowns are all seriously impacting food prices.<\/p>\n

In northern Nigeria, over 7 million people<\/a> are currently considered food insecure. <\/span>In Mali and Senegal, more than 2 million people and 1.5 million people<\/a> respectively are at risk of hunger. And in countries like Niger<\/a>, nearly two-thirds of people have insufficient food. <\/span>Meanwhile, the DRC and East Africa are also experiencing conflict, insecurity, and pests.<\/p>\n

South Africa<\/a> is one of the worst hit African countries, with over 300,000 cases<\/a> of coronavirus identified and 3-7 million people estimated to have lost their jobs. As of May 2020, 34% of South Africa’s population<\/a> are experiencing hunger, and food riots have been reported.<\/p>\n

In response to the increasingly alarming situation, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is supporting the Each 1 Feed 1 initiative<\/a>, which will be distributing food across South Africa to support families in need for a minimum of three months.<\/p>\n

If you live in South Africa, you can donate food parcels to Each 1 Feed 1 collection boxes in participating grocery stores. If you live elsewhere in the world, visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s website<\/a> to find out how you can support the campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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