July 18, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation teamed up with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) today to donate books to disadvantaged children in greater Pretoria.

Mandela Day calls on people from around the world to dedicate 67 minutes of their lives to making a difference, in recognition of the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to humanitarian work. In doing so, people will honour and celebrate his legacy.

July 17, 2009 – The build up to the inaugural Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York has been marked by a number of events highlighting the message behind the initiative.

The campaign, which is supported by all of Nelson Mandela’s charities, encourages people to continue Nelson Mandela’s legacy by “making an imprint” and getting involved in their own communities – ultimately creating a better world for all. Mandela Day will be marked by a star-studded concert which will happen tomorrow, on Mr Mandela’s 91st birthday.

July 17, 2009 – Nelson Mandela famously stated in 2008 that “it is time for new hands to lift the burdens”. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 have called for Mandela Day on July 18 and are asking the world to make his dreams a reality.

July 14, 2009 – This list records activities that were implemented by a range of organisations or companies across South Africa on Mandela Day and the days thereafter. 

We want to hear about your Mandela Day activities, so please send your stories and photos to jade@mandeladay.com

Thank you – and all the organisations below – for making an imprint on local communities.

July 14, 2009 – This list records activities that were implemented by a range of organisations or companies across South Africa on Mandela Day and the days thereafter.

We want to hear about your Mandela Day activities, so please send your stories and photos to jade@mandeladay.com

Thank you – and all the organisations below – for making an imprint on local communities.

June 29, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the 46664 campaign, in association with their sister organisations, have called for Mandela Day on 18 July to be recognised as an annual international “day of humanitarian action” in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.

Mandela Day serves as a catalyst for each and every person around the world to realise that they have the ability to change it through small actions. We hope that this will lead to an international movement for good.

June 29, 2009 – The call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organisations to celebrate Mr Mandela’s birthday on July 18, as Mandela Day is gaining momentum with communities planning activities in different parts of the country.

Mandela Day is a global call to action for all people to follow in Mr Mandela’s footsteps by doing good in their own communities. This is in recognition of his decades of sacrifice for humanity.