What began with balls of wool and willing hands has transformed into a blanket of comfort and hope for little ones in Randburg, vulnerable youth in Soweto, and Windsor’s senior citizens.
Randburg, South Africa (06 November 2026) – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, volunteers from the Dainfern College and Cedar Lakes groups joined hands to wrap Johannesburg’s most vulnerable in warmth and dignity.
Participating in the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative, the dedicated teams lovingly crafted and exceeded their goal with 70 handmade blankets for the local non-profit organisation, Doorway to Dignity.
Founded in 2013, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is an award-winning humanitarian movement that connects a global network of volunteer crafters, affectionately known as “KnitWits for Madiba”.
Over the years, the initiative has distributed more than 180,000 blankets and scarves to shelters, orphanages, hospitals, and impoverished communities worldwide.
Doorway to Dignity expressed deep gratitude for the donation:
“Each of the 70 crocheted and knitted blankets we received features a unique design. Because they’re made to last, recipients will be able to cherish them for many years to come.”
“Fifteen blankets have already been distributed to a place of safety for babies and children in Randburg, with another 20 going to Brian and Lerato from Soweto Kickboxing Club, who walk alongside vulnerable young people in Pimville, Soweto.”
Doorway to Dignity addresses homelessness, vulnerability, food insecurity, and poverty by restoring dignity and providing essential relief. This blanket donation ties into their invaluable work seamlessly, bringing both warmth and comfort where it’s needed most.
The remaining blankets will be distributed by Tshepo CDI – Homeless Service Centre of U-turn to senior citizens in the Windsor community as part of its Poverty Alleviation Project.
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