High Commission of Canada in Pretoria commemorates Mandela Day

High Commissioner of Canada Gaston Barban and staff building a shop at Viva Connect

Heeding the call to take action for good on Nelson Mandela International Day, staff of the High Commission of Canada in South Africa and their families commemorated Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday by volunteering at a Viva Foundation project. High Commission staff provided trees, shrubs and building materials to help establish a business hub in the Lusaka Township in Mamelodi East.  Staff got their hammers and shovels out to do some gardening and to build a structure that will eventually be used as a shop by an informal trader from the area. Other members of staff undertook to entertain the children at the Viva Daycare Centre. There was much playing, singing and laughter.

Singing 'Happy Birthday Madiba' with the children at Viva Daycare

Greening the Viva Connect business hub

High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South  Africa