“Mandela Day calls upon us all to care, to come together, to give of ourselves to one another. How we do so is up to each of us. But make no mistake: it is acts of compassion and good will, whether small or grand, that ‘bend that long arc of the moral universe toward justice.’” —Sally Osberg, CEO, Skoll Foundation
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.” —Nelson Mandela
July 18th is Mandela Day, a day to help build a better world by giving back.
Nelson Mandela devoted 67 years of his life to combating injustice and fighting for human rights. In 2009 the United Nations honored his legacy by officially making his birthday ‘Nelson Mandela International Day’. Every year on July 18, people around the world mark the day by dedicating 67 minutes of time to volunteering and helping others.
The Elders, of which Sally Osberg and Jeff Skoll are advisory council members, celebrate Mandela Day each year and encourage others to do the same. “We want to inspire the conviction that we all can make a difference,” says The Elders Deputy Chair Gro Harlem Brundtland. “We can all take steps towards a better future.”
Last year, a group of Elders celebrated Mandela Day in London by visiting two local charities providing young people with support and training. Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson also co-hosted an event with grassroots organizations, encouraging people to pledge their time to a charitable cause.
Watch the video above and see the Elders live blog at http://theelders.org/liveblogs/mandela-day-2013
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