Nelson Mandela Foundation

Invite to cover: The return of the Trek4Mandela climbers

Date: 19 July 2017

From: Nelson Mandela Foundation 

After a five-day long expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro, the Trek4Mandela climbers are on their way back to South Africa and will arrive at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 20 July at 18h30. 

The climbers challenged themselves in the name of raising awareness and collecting sanitary pads for school going girls. It is estimated that girls from marginalised backgrounds miss up to 50 days of school a year due to menstrual challenges. Imbumba Foundation and Caring For Girls, embark on this expedition annually aiming to reach 2 million girls by 2020. 

The media is invited to a media conference to take place as follows:

Venue: Media Centre, International arrivals (next to post office)

Date: Thursday, 20 July 2017

Time: 18h30

Note: Permission letters will be provided at the airport.