Purpose Foundation, a youth-led education and service organization, mobilized its community and social media followers to donate essential clothing and school items to Mkancwa Shelter in Brakpan. The initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to practical community interventions led by students in disaster and risk management fields.
On 12 April 2021, Purpose Foundation organized a clothing drive for Mkancwa Shelter in Brakpan, encouraging the local community and social media followers to donate clothes, shoes, blankets, and school uniforms for those in need.
The initiative was a resounding success, with generous contributions from supporters across the region. Purpose Foundation’s team coordinated the collection and distribution of items, ensuring that every donation reached vulnerable children and families at the shelter.
This clothing drive exemplifies Purpose Foundation’s philosophy of “hands-on service with real-world impact.” By mobilizing students in disaster and risk management, the Foundation provides youth with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in meaningful, community-focused projects.
Through activities like this, students gain practical experience in logistics, community engagement, and volunteer coordination while addressing immediate social needs. It’s part of Purpose Foundation’s broader mission to equip under-resourced communities and empower the next generation of socially conscious leaders.
The success of the clothing drive highlights the power of collective action and reinforces the Foundation’s belief that every act of preparation, mentorship, and service strengthens communities, one student and one project at a time.
Supporters and volunteers are invited to join future initiatives, contribute resources, or partner with Purpose Foundation to continue building resilient, empowered communities across South Africa.
