“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela
On 8 April 2014, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will officially launch the Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton, Johannesburg.
Celebrated across the globe in honour of the late Mr Mandela’s birthday – 18 July – Mandela Day was formally recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, and today represents an international call to action for public service to people everywhere to contribute to the global movement for good by effecting positive change within their community.
The Mandela Day motto – “Take action. Inspire change. Make every day a Mandela Day” – urges people everywhere to match Madiba’s lifelong pledge, namely “Free yourself, free others and serve everyday.”
The launch event signifies the 2014 commencement of Mandela Day activities across the globe, where community champions and change-makers play their part by “living” Mr Mandela’s legacy through the recognition of his lifetime commitment to freedom and service to one’s fellow man.
To find out more about Nelson Mandela International Day, please visit the Mandela Day website.
For media enquiries contact:
Danielle Melville: Director of Communications & Outreach
daniellem@nelsonmandela.org
Lee Davies: Communications Co-ordinator
leed@nelsonmandela.org