Zinniaville Secondary School Commemorates Mandela Day with Youth Volunteer Activities

 

 

In a meaningful two-day program on July 17 and 22, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) organized a youth volunteer initiative at Zinniaville Secondary School in Rustenburg, South Africa, to commemorate Mandela Day.

The initiative formed part of the “Mandela Day Activity,” honoring the life and spirit of Nelson Mandela, who dedicated his life to advancing human rights, freedom, and equality. On the first day, 25 students participated in preparatory activities, while the main event on the second day brought together 1,150 students and staff. This gathering offered students a valuable opportunity to put peace and community spirit into practice within their school and local community.

 

 

During the event, students deepened their historical understanding by exploring an exhibition on Mandela’s life. They also created and displayed posters reflecting his values and legacy. In addition, they wrote heartfelt thank-you letters to their teachers and took part in a tree-planting activity to enhance the campus environment—actively demonstrating the values of peace, gratitude, and cooperation.

 

 

One student reflected, “Mandela’s journey reminds us that everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are passionate and dedicated about what they do.” Another asked, “As young learners, are we using our freedom to uplift others and remove the barriers that exist for so many?”

Zinniaville Secondary School has expressed its long-term goal of integrating HWPL’s peace education into the regular curriculum, aspiring to serve as a model of peaceful coexistence at both the community and national levels. The school officially recognizes HWPL as an educational partner and commends its peace education for making a tangible contribution to students’ character development and civic awareness. The recent Mandela Day commemoration is considered one of many successful outcomes of Zinniaville Secondary School’s ongoing commitment to peace education.