The Oslo Mission volunteered at Salvation Army’s Lighthouse on Mandela Day 2015
The Oslo Mission commemorated Mandela Day on 17 July 2015 by volunteering at Salvation Army´s Lighthouse in the Norwegian capital.
The Lighthouse is a safe haven and sanctuary for the city’s homeless and drug addicts where a roof over the head, food, clothes and compassion are being provided by an idealistic staff on a daily basis. Salvation Army partners with both private and public philanthropy and has brought support to the needy since 1865 by entering into the world of the hurting, broken, lonely, dispossessed and lost, reaching them in love by all means.
The Oslo Mission, with Ambassador Zondo at the forefront, worked alongside the regular employees at the Lighthouse on Friday 17 July; preparing and serving of food as well as assisting with the cleaning, gardening, general maintenance and conversing with the users of the facility.
Staff and users alike expressed their appreciation of SA Embassy presence and assistance.
The SA Embassy in Oslo acknowledges the importance of commemorating such a grand day, by honouring Mandela’s immense efforts and to remember that we are indeed standing on the shoulders of a giant, and that his courage and heritage must never be forgotten. We are inspired to make each day a Mandela Day by incorporating his values in our everyday lives and thereby helping to make Ubuntu a reality.
SA Embassy in Oslo, Norway