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Why support JustOneThing 365?
5 Apr, 2023 | ForHumanity, ForTheAnimals, ForThePlanet
Great question! Here’s a brief introduction to WHO we are, WHY we exist, WHAT we do, HOW you can get involved in making a difference in the lives of humans, animals and/or for our planet, and a list of our...
Shoe a child for Mandela Day
14 Jul, 2022 | ForHumanity, ForThePlanet
We're so excited for our #JustOneThing365 Mandela Day initiatives!For only R50 you can SHOE A CHILD in need, in South Africa! Did you know that there are nearly 5 million children in South Africa that go to school...
Blanket Drive For Pets In Need
12 Jul, 2022 | ForTheAnimals
Helping pets in need is our founder’s heartbeat. Being a ‘voice for the voiceless’ is a core value, passion and mission which Petra Laranjo hopes to inspire you to join her, and us, on. It's that time of year again in...
World Kindness Day
13 Nov, 2021 | ForHumanity, ForTheAnimals
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”Jennifer Dukes Lee In celebrating World Kindness Week, we thought we’d share some of our favourite quotes. What are your favourite ‘kindness’ quotes? “No act of kindness,...
World Adoption Day
9 Nov, 2021 | ForHumanity, ForTheAnimals
Happy Adoption Day to every beautiful family who made the decision to change the life of a child for good.Let's celebrate and honour these incredible humans and tag them in the comments belowWe're...
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
7 Nov, 2021 | ForTheAnimals
To date, Just One Thing 365 has supported 30+ animal shelters and causes! Because of YOU, our incredible tribe of do gooders, we continue to support these organisations AND the communities they support with food...
International Polar Bear Week
7 Nov, 2021 | ForTheAnimals
International Polar Bear Week was created to encourage people, the world over, to make extra efforts in reducing their impact on the environment – even if by doing just one thing a day e.g. Recycle, swap to...
National Black Cat Day
27 Oct, 2021 | ForTheAnimals
Why was this ‘day’ launched? You’ve probably heard of the superstition that black cats are considered ‘bad luck’. Sadly, because of these unfounded beliefs, black cats are more likely to be put to sleep or wait a long...
Make A Difference Day
26 Oct, 2021 | ForHumanity, ForTheAnimals, ForThePlanet
It's Make A Difference Day Be it for Humans, Animals or our Planet, what is Just One Thing that you'll do today to make a difference? Our mission is to inspire and empower people to make a difference in the lives of...
International Climate Change Day
24 Oct, 2021 | ForHumanity, ForTheAnimals, ForThePlanet
Our world is changing rapidly and we have to act before it is too late. The IPCC (International Panel on Climate Change) has said that with a further increase of global temperature we will experience droughts, rains,...
National Pit Bull Awareness Month
20 Oct, 2021 | ForTheAnimals
Meet Lucy. I fell in love with her the moment I met her in 2018 at Gudwulf’s Pitbull Rescue - Johannesburg, during our Santa Paws outreach. https://youtu.be/sPFVCyUxQQo https://youtu.be/H6E2Q-YikPw...
World Food Day
16 Oct, 2021 | ForTheAnimals
It’s World Food Day today so we wanted to share a cheap and easy way to feed a family of four. Here's how to make your own #jarofhope that's packed with protein, nutrients, fibre! Get your friends/family or colleagues...