PsySSA Commemorates Mandela Day 2025!

It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity

On Mandela Day 2025, PsySSA honours the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, whose vision of justice, dignity, and equality continues to guide our work as psychologists.

This year’s theme, “It’s Still in Our Hands to Combat Poverty and Inequity,” calls on us to take meaningful action to address the psychological impact of poverty, especially in a country still grappling with deep social and economic divides.

Psychologists have a vital role to play in:

• Promoting mental health equity and access in underserved communities,
• Addressing the psychological effects of poverty and trauma,
• Using our tools to build resilience and dignity in those most affected by injustice.

We invite you to see how PsySSA’s Community and Social Psychology Division (CASP) is leading this year’s Mandela Day campaign—highlighting community action, advocacy, and practical tools for psychologists to make a difference.