Nelson Mandela International Day 2021
Nelson Mandela Day
In July, South Africa celebrates former President Nelson Mandela's birthday. 18 July has been declared Nelson Mandela International Day, but as South Africans we embrace the chance to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life. This gives everyone the opportunity to heed the call to action for people to recognise their individual power to make an imprint and change the world around them.
A global movement for positive change begins with small actions. As each person acts, they fuel momentum toward positive change, raising awareness and expanding the reach of Mr Mandela’s values – fighting injustice, helping people in need, and practicing reconciliation.
Nelson Mandela Day Goals 2019-2029:
Education and Literacy
Food and Nutrition
Shelter
Sanitation
Active Citizenship
Mr Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president in 1994. While officially retired, he continued to voice his opinion on topical humanitarian issues and campaigns globally for peace, children and the fight against HIV and AIDS.
