Back around the same time last year I stumbled over a video made by journalist Matt Tabaccos, in which he interviewed random Capetonians about Nelson Mandela. Tabaccos now updated the video and added some more interviews he held over the year with people from Johannesburg. He asked the people the one simple question "Who Is Mandela to you?"... Check out their answers in the video below! Kudos @ Matt Tabaccos!
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24 May 2012
Video: "Who Is Mandela to you?"
update (17 July 2012): In honour of Nelson Mandela's 94th
birthday, Nickolaus Bauer and Demelza Bush from South Africa's Mail & Guardian quizzed some children on what they think the father of the
nation did for South Africa.
Back around the same time last year I stumbled over a video made by journalist Matt Tabaccos, in which he interviewed random Capetonians about Nelson Mandela. Tabaccos now updated the video and added some more interviews he held over the year with people from Johannesburg. He asked the people the one simple question "Who Is Mandela to you?"... Check out their answers in the video below! Kudos @ Matt Tabaccos!
Back around the same time last year I stumbled over a video made by journalist Matt Tabaccos, in which he interviewed random Capetonians about Nelson Mandela. Tabaccos now updated the video and added some more interviews he held over the year with people from Johannesburg. He asked the people the one simple question "Who Is Mandela to you?"... Check out their answers in the video below! Kudos @ Matt Tabaccos!
18 July 2011
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on Mandela Day 2011
Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon's message on Mandela Day 2011, 18 July 2011:
"Everybody remembers – and, indeed, needs – an inspirational figure who has played a signal role in their lives. Nelson Mandela has been that role model for countless people around the world.
Nelson Mandela has been a lawyer and a freedom fighter, a political prisoner, a peacemaker and president. A healer of nations and a mentor to generations, Nelson Mandela – or Madiba as he is affectionately known by millions – is a living symbol of wisdom, courage and integrity.
As we celebrate his 93rd birthday and this second Nelson Mandela International Day, I join with the Nelson Mandela Foundation in encouraging people around the globe to perform 67 minutes of public service on Mandela Day – one minute for every year of Mandela’s own service to humanity.
Nelson Mandela himself once said: “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.” Let us embrace this message. Tutor a child. Feed the hungry. Volunteer your time at a local hospital or community centre. Make the world a better place.
Together, the best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work is by taking action for others and inspiring change."
04 July 2011
South African Airways brands their planes with Nelson Mandela Foundation logo
South Africa's flag carrier South African Airways has unveiled the first aircraft in its fleet branded with the Nelson Mandela Foundation logo, ahead of the anti-apartheid icon's 93rd birthday on 18 July. Eventually, all 58 SAA planes will carry the logo both inside and outside of aircrafts in support of the Nelson Mandela Day. Nice move, SAA! Kudos!
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The official Nelson Mandela Day will be held globally on 18 July 2011. On that particular day the public is asked to give 67 min. of their time for volunteer work, one minute for each year Nelson Mandela was fighting for the rights of humanity.
11 November 2009
UN declares July 18 Nelson Mandela Day
UN declares Mandela Day international event
By Nthambeleni Gabara
Pretoria - The decision of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day has been welcomed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The resolution was unanimously adopted on Tuesday, with the support of all UN Member States and co-sponsorship of over 165 members, from all regions of the world.
The foundation said this represented the overwhelming support of the entire international community in honouring Madiba and it hoped this would signal the beginning of greater involvement by the global community in this movement for good.
Mandela Day is an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of Madiba's life and legacy. It serves as a catalyst for each and every person around the world to realise that they have the ability to change it through action.
"It is not about creating institutions with huge infrastructure, but a global movement for good which recognises that positive change begins with small actions. These actions can range from a vision for creating peace and reconciliation; to sharing food with a neighbour in need," explained the foundation in its statement.
Mandela Day is particularly geared towards people doing work in their communities and not event driven. It is not a one-day event or a holiday.
Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life actively devoted to promoting and bringing about social change.
On Mandela Day, people are asked to symbolically give at least 67 minutes of their time in service to their communities in whichever way they choose.
"We would like to express our gratitude to the South African government for its efforts in making this possible. We urge people to ensure that they observe Mandela Day everyday - contributing to the global movement for good - and not only on the 18th of July.
"As Mandela reminded the nation, "it's in our hands" to create a better world. We take inspiration from his example to take responsibility for ourselves and to understand our responsibility to others." -(src.: BuaNews)
By Nthambeleni Gabara
Pretoria - The decision of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day has been welcomed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The resolution was unanimously adopted on Tuesday, with the support of all UN Member States and co-sponsorship of over 165 members, from all regions of the world.
The foundation said this represented the overwhelming support of the entire international community in honouring Madiba and it hoped this would signal the beginning of greater involvement by the global community in this movement for good.
Mandela Day is an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of Madiba's life and legacy. It serves as a catalyst for each and every person around the world to realise that they have the ability to change it through action.
"It is not about creating institutions with huge infrastructure, but a global movement for good which recognises that positive change begins with small actions. These actions can range from a vision for creating peace and reconciliation; to sharing food with a neighbour in need," explained the foundation in its statement.
Mandela Day is particularly geared towards people doing work in their communities and not event driven. It is not a one-day event or a holiday.
Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life actively devoted to promoting and bringing about social change.
On Mandela Day, people are asked to symbolically give at least 67 minutes of their time in service to their communities in whichever way they choose.
"We would like to express our gratitude to the South African government for its efforts in making this possible. We urge people to ensure that they observe Mandela Day everyday - contributing to the global movement for good - and not only on the 18th of July.
"As Mandela reminded the nation, "it's in our hands" to create a better world. We take inspiration from his example to take responsibility for ourselves and to understand our responsibility to others." -(src.: BuaNews)
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