Mandela Day News
Long Walk to Freedom container library launched at Thebe Public School
At 9am on 5 August, 1 460 children from the Thebe Public School waited in anticipation for the arrival of guests and dignitaries for the opening of their new Long Walk to Freedom Mandela International Day container library.
First-ever UN Nelson Mandela Prize winners honoured by General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday marked Nelson Mandela International Day – which is observed on 18 July – by awarding the first-ever UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, recognising the South African leader’s contributions to democracy, justice and reconciliation and his dedication to the service of humanity.
67 Blankets for Mandela Day
Saturday, 18 July 2015 marked the sixth annual Nelson Mandela International Day, and around the world people got busy lending helping hands.
Welcome home, trekking heroes!
Heroes come in many guises, and on the evening of 20 July a band of exhausted, unkempt but victorious group of people were welcomed home at OR Tambo International Airport by a singing, dancing and ululating crowd.
Nelson Mandela Day with Habitat for Humanity
In the run-up to Nelson Mandela International Day 2015, Habitat for Humanity, its partners, Pelican Park community members and volunteers have worked every day to help build more than 20 homes.
Trek4Mandela climbers near the summit of Kilimanjaro
The 24-hour countdown to summit Mount Kilimanjaro by the end of Nelson Mandela International Day on Saturday has begun.
Spirit of Madiba alive and well as volunteers work to Stop Hunger Now
Trek4Mandela ambassadors acclimatise at Horombo Hut
The Trek4Mandela ambassadors continue their journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. On Wednesday afternoon, after a slow, steep 11km trek of about seven hours they reached their second camp – Horombo hut – where they spent the night.
Video: Trek4Mandela climbers make their way up Kilimanjaro
The Trek4Mandela ambassadors have climbed to a staggering 3 720 meters above sea level as they continue their journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. On Wednesday, they embarked on a slow, steep 11 kilometre trek of about seven hours.
Archbishop Tutu's inspirational Mandela Day message
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu calls on the world to take action and inspire change as we ready for Mandela Day 2015. Tutu calls for each and every person to give back to humanity in an effort to make every day a Mandela Day. Watch the inspirational message below.
Brave Trek4Mandela climbers depart for Kilimanjaro
Encouraging cheers mingled with the hum of vuvuzelas at OR Tambo International Airport this morning as hundreds of supporters bid farewell to the Trek4Mandela team.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day, observed on 18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual call to action for people around the world to make a difference in the communities where they live and work by taking time to serve others.