Dr. Helena Ndume, a Namibian eye surgeon affiliated with Santa Barbara nonprofit SEE worldwide, has been named one of two recipients of the first-ever United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, thanks to a nomination from SEE.
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At LEAST 40 delegates from the Nelson Mandela foundation in South Africa are in the country for a fundraising climb of Mt Kilimanjaro.
“We’ve had an wonderful response from the public”, said David Shields, who created the app. “I think essentially people do want to help out, especially where the disparity in South Africa is so big between the wealthy and the poor”.
If you’re like me and haven’t found any cause to commit a bit of your time to on Mandela Day this Saturday, we’ve found a few resources that can steer you in the right direction.
In honor of the annual event, people around the world are encouraged to donate 67 minutes of their time helping others.
Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist.
16 July 2015 Brand South Africa will take part in observing Nelson Mandela worldwide Day through its flagship programme, Play Your Part.
Guests were treated to performances by Glasgow University jazz band, Charlie and the Bachelors, and an ensemble rendition of the South African National Anthem led by young Scottish singer Magnus Walker.
I know someone who wanted it to be a holiday, so that maybe, just maybe, they can do something.
“The main objective of the celebrations is to acknowledge the late president’s strong advocacy for application of science, technology, engineering and innovation for the development of Africa”, said NM-AIST Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Lughano Kusiluka.
Forgood is another great resource to find something to do not only on Mandela Day, but on any other ordinary day as well.
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MOGADISHU Somalia (AMISOM) – The Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of AMISOM Ambassador Maman Sidikou has called on the people of Somalia to continue to work towards peace and reconciliation as the world marks Nelson Mandela Day. We are a giving nation and should be giving all year round. All of us have skills and there are many charities out there who could use them.
