Every year on 18 July, we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day by giving 67 minutes of our time to do something charitable and positive in our communities.
Launched in 2009 on Madiba’s birthday, the day is an annual celebration of Madiba’s life to remind us of the sacrifices and changes one person can make for the benefit of all. Madiba gave 67 years of his life fighting for our human rights.
2018 is significant as it marks the 100 year anniversary of Madiba.
This year, global citizens are encourage to take #ActionAgainstPoverty, inspire change and make every day a Mandela Day. As citizens, we are encouraged to #BeTheLegacy and leave a positive impact that will bring about sustainable change.
WATCH: Barack Obama delivers 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
This year, former US president, Barack Obama, was invited to deliver the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on the theme “Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World” in honour of Mandela’s centennial birthday. You can watch the event live in the video below.
We took to the streets to find out what steps citizens are taking to contribute to a better society this Mandela Day.
20 ways you can leave a positive legacy
Leave a positive legacy and make difference this Mandela Day. Have a look at the list of activities that's taking place across the province. You can get involved by giving 67 minutes (or more) of your time.
You can follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #Mandela100, #ActionAgainstPoverty and #BeTheLegacy
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