Mandela Day asks people to give 67 minutes. In Cape Town, two organisations turned that idea into a clear health goal: connect 670 people with care in a single day.
Falling Forward Foundation and The Impilo Project planned a community healthcare day at Marconi Beam Primary School in Joe Slovo. Doctors, medical students, counsellors, community workers, volunteers and partner organisations would work alongside one another so that patients could access more than a basic screening. The planned services included general consultations, women’s health support, TB and HIV screening and education, dental care, mental-health support, nutrition guidance, social services and referral pathways. The approach recognised a reality many communities know well: transport costs, waiting times and overcrowded services can delay care until a concern becomes serious.
The campaign was designed to cover the practical resources behind the day and help collaboration reach further. It is a reminder that service is not only measured in minutes. It can also be measured in people who are seen, listened to and connected with the next step in their care.
What people made possible
- The initiative set a goal of serving 670 patients in one day.
- Multiple health and support services were brought together in one place.
- The partnership builds on The Impilo Project’s community-based healthcare work.
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