News – Mandela Day
The Elders launch new video for Mandela Day
Elders encourage us all to give 67 minutes to change the world
14 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 14, 2010 – The Elders – a group of eminent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela – have joined the former President of South Africa in a special message of support for Nelson Mandela International Day.
In a new video message shot during the Elders’ last visit to South Africa in June 2010, they urge people everywhere to give 67 minutes of their time to reach out to others in their communities.
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Bikers for Nelson Mandela Day depart from Johannesburg
Bikers hit the road in support of Mandela Day
13 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 13, 2010 – A group of 21 motorbike riders and a support team of around 20 people left the Nelson Mandela Foundation this morning on a six-day road trip to Cape Town to spread the word about Mandela Day. Actor Morgan Freeman is participating in the event, although he is not riding a bike.
The bikers, including Jack Devnarain, Jeremy Mansfield, Lehlohonolo Saint Seseli and Hanna Grobler, will work in community projects in various towns en route as their contribution to Mandela Day.
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South African Guild of Actors supports Mandela Day
Actors, presenters and musicians bike South Africa in honour of Mandela legacy
13 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 13, 2010 – The South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) is proud to support “Bikers for Mandela Day”! July 18 is a special day for all South Africans and we wish the riders well on their journey in honour of Nelson Mandela. The message in performing 67 minutes of service and sacrifice is profound; that South Africa can lead this global initiative is significant. Once again we can demonstrate to the world that our nation is united by a spirit of fellowship and compassion for our fellow man.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation’s sister charity launches “Six ideas to step in” initiative
Nelson Mandela Institute launches their Mandela Day education initiative
12 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 12, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s sister organisation, the Nelson Mandela Institute, launched its Mandela Day education initiative, entitled “Six ideas to step in”, at the Foundation’s offices on July 8, 2010.
The Institute, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Department of Basic Education, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, Equal Education, READ Educational Trust, the Sunday Times and the June 16 1976 Youth Foundation, are encouraging people to get involved in education as part of their Mandela Day activities.
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Bikers do it for Mandela Day
South African and international celebrity bikers get behind Mandela Day
5 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 5, 2010 – A group of South African and international celebrities will join a group of bikers this year for a five-day tour in support of Mandela Day.
From July 15 to 18, 2010 en route from Johannesburg to Cape Town – in the smallest villages and the biggest cities – local and international actors, adventurers, media gurus, sportsmen and women, singers and supporters will be giving of their time to promote Mandela Day and get involved in community initiatives.
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Former US President Bill Clinton endorses Mandela Day
President Clinton encourages people to do something good on July 18
24 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
June 24, 2010 – Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory and Dialogue today in support of Mandela Day on July 18.
Mandela Day is a day of public service when members of the public are encouraged to do something good for at least 67 minutes in honour of more than 67 years that Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and the fight for social justice.
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Many sixty sevens for Mandela Day – A statement from Ariel Dorfman
I like the number 67
23 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day
June 23, 2010 – I like the idea of 67 minutes dedicated on Mandela Day to making the world a better place, closer to our dreams, farther from our nightmares. And 67 minutes every day after that.
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French learners get creative for Mandela Day
High school projects celebrate South African diversity
21 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
June 21, 2010 – A high school class at Lycée Godart-Roger – a school based in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France – has created a project for Mandela Day 2010, which takes place on July 18.
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Give blood for Mandela Day and National Blood Donor Month
Nelson Mandela Foundation encourages you to donate blood as part of your Mandela Day activities
14 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
June 14, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation is calling on all South Africans to take a few minutes of their time to donate blood this month, in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service to humanity.
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The countdown to Mandela Day begins
Nelson Mandela Day 2010 campaign launched
12 May 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
May 12, 2010 – With 67 days to go to Mandela Day 2010, the Nelson Mandela Foundation started the countdown to July 18 with a press launch that demonstrated the spirit of Mandela Day.
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