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About the Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation leads the development of a living legacy that captures the vision and values of Mr Nelson Mandela’s life and work.

Through the creation of strategic networks and partnerships, the Nelson Mandela Foundation directs resources, knowledge and practice to add value and demonstrate new possibilities.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation embodies the spirit of reconciliation, ubuntu, and social justice. Our work is a celebration of Mr Mandela’s life.

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Foundation News

Ramzie Abrahams, Heritage Manager of Freedom Park, shows Nelson Mandela the Sikhumbuto wall of names

Nelson Mandela visits Freedom Park‬‪

July 2, 2009 – Nelson Mandela today visited Freedom Park in Pretoria. This was Madiba’s first visit to the park. ‬‪

In 1999 Nelson Mandela said “the day should not be far off when we shall have a people’s shrine, a freedom park, where we shall honour, with all the dignity they deserve, those who endured pain so we should experience the joy of freedom.”

He was describing Freedom Park, which he visited today.

Call to celebrate Mandela Day on July 18

June 29, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664, the campaign vehicle of the Mandela organisations, are calling for Mandela Day on July 18 to be recognised as an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.

Mandela Day is designed to harness the hope and inspiration that Mr Mandela has brought to the world by galvanising a global movement for good. This day will be characterised by local people taking charge of their own destinies and, at the same time, honouring Mr Mandela by doing good for others.

South African captain, Aaron Mokoena, hands over a Bafana Bafana top to Nelson Mandela

Bafana Bafana meet Nelson Mandela

June 24, 2009 Nelson Mandela met the Bafana Bafana football squad today to wish them well ahead of their Confederations Cup semi-final against Brazil tomorrow.

The informal meeting at Mr Mandela’s office in Houghton was attended by the 23 players who make up the squad and their support staff.

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