“Our most valued treasure is our people, especially the youth.”
— Nelson Mandela, 20 February 1997
, from By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations
WELCOME
Welcome to the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory website.
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory contributes to the making of a just society by promoting the values, vision and work of our Founder.
Nelson Mandela International Day is the embodiment of these efforts, with its emphasis on remembering the past, stimulating dialogue and encouraging people to act (Memory, Dialogue and Action) in order to promote social justice.
The Dialogue Programme promotes and facilitates dialogue around critical social issues within communities and focuses on building capacity at a grassroots level.
The Memory Programme offers an integrated information resource on the life and times of Nelson Mandela, giving members of the public, scholars and fellow memory institutions across the globe access to relevant information, primarily through the internet and mobile phones. The programme also prioritises advocacy work around access to information, dealing with the past, and related issues.
PROGRAMME
Although it is custodian to some of the most historic archives related to the life and times of its Founder, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory does not regard the collation and preservation of ‘memory’ as an end in itself. During 2011 efforts will intensify to make his legacy available to the world. The already extensive outreach programme of exhibitions, dialogues and publications will seek to cross ideological and geographic divides in order to more fully portray the life and times of Nelson Mandela.
View the full programme of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory for 2011
RECENT NEWS
Tribute to Jonas Gwangwa at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
27 January, 2012 – Kukude Lapho Sivelakhona: The life and times of Jonas Gwangwa, is an exhibition currently hosted at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory that pays tribute to Jonas Gwangwa.
ANC is 100 years old
5 January, 2012 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory congratulates the African National Congress (ANC) on reaching the milestone of one hundred years since its founding in 1912.
Its contribution to the struggle for justice in South Africa over a century is inestimable.
Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory extends condolences to family of Ilse Naude
31 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Trustees and Staff we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ilse Naude who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98.
Madiba is fine and resting in Qunu
30 December, 2011 – Former President Nelson Mandela is in good health, good spirits and enjoying the festive season at his home in Qunu.
Secure way to help promote Nelson Mandela’s legacy
21 December, 2011 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory website now offers enhanced security for donors making online contributions to help promote Mr Mandela’s legacy. An Extended Validation (EV) security certificate, which was recently implemented on the online donations page, ensures that donors’ confidential information stays safe from internet fraud, phishing scams and identity theft.
Passing of Judge Fikile Bam
18 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Trustees and staff, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory sends its deepest condolences to the family, comrades and friends of the late Judge Fikile Bam.
Justice Bam passed away on Sunday 18 December 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
For more coverage, visit our news section.
