Mandela Day News
Massive water collection drive - let's make every day a Mandela Day
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African are pleased to announce their decision to join forces to launch the country's biggest “Water Drive” to date, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
SAP and the NMF partner to make every day a Mandela Day
In celebrating October as the month of service, multinational software company SAP teamed up with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to give new life to the Ratang Bana children’s home in Alexandra.
Long Walk to Freedom Library arrives at Isiziba Primary School
On Friday, 4 September 1 264 children gathered at the Isiziba Primary School in Tembisa for the opening of the Mandela Day School Library, which was made possible through the partnership of Saray Khumalo, Momentum and the Mandela Bangle Programme via Participate for Good, the public benefit organisation.
My Trek4Mandela experience - Maya Makanjee
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would have the privilege of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – and that it be for such a worthy cause, too. As a woman leader, I was instantly drawn to the cause, as it supports the dignity of young girls as they strive to gain an education, something that is very close to my heart.
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.