via iZania by Roger Madison
WHAT IS MANDELA DAY?
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18, 2009 by unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly.
It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”.
It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honor his life’s work and act to change the world for the better.
2014 is particularly symbolic as we work to honor a great statesman and make every day a Mandela Day as we mark South Africa’s 20 years of democratic freedom.