Life insurance is a great way to enjoy financial security as well as give back in the spirit of Nelson Mandela.
Mandela Day is celebrated worldwide on July 18th each year to honour Nelson Mandela's inspiring life and legacy. It encourages everyone reflect on Mandela's values and principles as well as actively make a positive impact within their local community.
The future of South Africa is in your hands
In the past, Mandela Day has been celebrated in various ways. Remember the “67 Minutes” campaign? This was a call to all South Africans to spend 67 minutes of their time doing a little good, with every minute representing the 67 years that Nelson Mandela devoted to public service. This year, Mandela Day’s message is “It’s in your hands” and the focus is on combatting poverty and inequity, just two of the biggest challenges facing our nation today.
If you’d like to take part in the movement, The Nelson Mandela Foundation suggests you identify those who are in need around you and do what you can to help them out. This can be as simple as cleaning out your wardrobe to donate old clothes to your nearest shelter or spend the day volunteering in your local soup kitchen. You can also visit their website and be inspired by their social media wall highlighting the many ways you can give back. These include taking part in a blanket drive, lacing up for a charity walk or creating care packages for a hospice.
Create a legacy of love with life insurance
Another way you can give back is to create a legacy using life insurance. Most people know they can choose whoever they’d like to be their beneficiaries but many don’t realise they can also include charities or organisations. You get to decide how you’d like the payout to be split and it’s a wonderful way to support a cause that’s important to you.
The other great thing about life insurance is that it also creates a financial safety net for your family and, at MiWayLife, we keep it simple. Our 4-in-1 policy includes an accelerated funeral benefit; funeral cover for your family members and a terminal illness benefit – all for one premium. The cost will depend on several factors, including your age, health, and lifestyle. However, life insurance can be very affordable. As an example, you could get R500 000 worth of life cover from MiWayLife from just R164 per month. To see how much cover you’d need, use our life insurance calculator then get a quick online quote.
The bottom line
However you decide to celebrate Mandela Day, let’s not forget the words of the man himself – “It’s in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” While life insurance is a brilliant way to protect your family’s financial future come what may, it also provides the opportunity to give back and make a difference for the greater good.
Did You Know:
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