Nelson Mandela

To honour his contributions to peace and culture, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution A/RES/64/13 in 2009, designating July 18 as Nelson ...

Let us find hope in Nelson Mandela’s example and inspiration in his vision. A notice was released by the foundation on Sunday 26 April 2020 stating that “To respond to the increased levels of food insecurity, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Imbumba Foundation and Kolisi Foundation have partnered on an initiative called #Each1Feed1. The name of the fund is inspired by the old Congress of South African Students (COSAS) mantra ‘Each one, teach one”. – Nelson Mandela Foundation Nelson Mandela was a healer of communities and a mentor to generations. Nelson Mandela’s vision of a democratic South Africa included citizens who were literate and empowered. This year’s UN theme is “Do what you can with what you have and where you are” – Nelson Mandela. “ Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s government focused on dismantling the legacy of white supremacy over black by fostering racial reconciliation.

Prince Harry spoke of a treasured photograph depicting a meeting between his late mother Princess Diana and former South African president Nelson Mandela, ...

"Mandela was not only a man of conscience," Harry added. "He was a man of action. He went straight to it when he walked through the door. Not because he was blind to the ugliness, the injustices, of the world—no, he saw them clearly; he had lived them—but because he knew we could overcome them." A man who had lost 27 years with his children and family that he would never get back," Harry said. During the visit, Diana had a special meeting with Mandela where the two discussed her important work with HIV/AIDS as well as landmines.

On Nelson Mandela International Day, the British royal lamented the climate crisis, disinformation and eroding freedoms, and called on everyone to "get to ...

"Let us honor his life by recognizing that all of us, no matter who or where we are, have the responsibility and power to make a difference in our communities and to build a better world for everyone." "In their strength and in their deeds, Mandela's legacy shines as brightly as ever. The only question is whether we'll be brave enough and wise enough to do what is necessary." "It's more important than ever that we seek a purpose greater than ourselves, and get to work." Harry lauded the legacy of the South African crusader for democracy, who became his country's first Black president after languishing for 27 years in prison for his efforts to dismantle the racist apartheid regime. "As we sit here today, our world is on fire, again," Harry said as wildfires flare across southern Europe and his home nation bakes in record-setting heat.

While South Africans have been urged to celebrate the late Nelson Mandela's birthday with acts of charity and service, some residents in Joburg say the day ...

SANDTON - While South Africans have been urged to celebrate the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday with acts of charity and service, some residents in Joburg say the day to remember Madiba and his legacy has been corrupted by those in government. While South Africans have been urged to celebrate the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday with acts of charity and service, some residents in Joburg say the day to remember Madiba and his legacy has been corrupted by those in government. South Africans have been urged to come out in their numbers to Mandela Square in Sandton to celebrate the late Nelson Mandelas Birthday with acts of charity and serviceEWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) #MandelaDay #67minutes pic.twitter.com/DiKa6r6NPc July 18, 2022

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry returned to New York City to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day at the United Nations headquarters.

Harry has a “juicy” memoir in the works that insiders told Page Six should make the royal family “nervous.” Nelson Mandela Day was officially recognized in 2009 in celebration of the leader’s legacy. The “Suits” alum parted her hair down the middle in a low ponytail for her understated look as she watched the prince give a keynote address.

Prince Harry paid loving tribute to Africa, Nelson Mandela and mum Princess Diana in speech at UN on Nelson Mandela Day.

The prize is being awarded to Marianna Vardinoyannis of Greece and Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté of Guinea, after the 2020 ceremony was delayed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heed the advice Mandela once gave his son, to 'never give up the battle even in the darkest hour.' And find hope where we have the courage to seek it." It belongs to those it impacts," Harry said. As the world confronts multiple challenges, including war, climate change, killer pandemics and even rollbacks of constitutional rights in the U.S., Harry said he turns to Mandela. Not because he was blind to the ugliness, the injustices, of the world – no, he saw them clearly; he had lived them – but because he knew we could overcome them." "In fact, for most of my life, it has been my lifeline, a place where I have found peace and healing time and time again," he said.