It supports young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration. The programme is managed by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIW).
A public launch by the Nelson Mandela Foundation held at the Donaldson Orlando Community Centre (now called YMCA). The Foundation launched a logo that will be the symbol of all the Nelson Mandela centenary activities. Seven schools were invited to the launch.
Stakeholder engagement for the "Nelson Mandela Centenary 2018, Be the Legacy" Programme. A two-year programme to honour Nelson Mandela. Madiba would have turned 100 years old in 2018.
Cecilia Julin, Swedish ambassador to South Africa visits the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Chief Executive Sello Hatang gives her a tour of the Archives and exhibition.
More than 80 communications Directors from companies, associations, government institutions, NGOs and universities gathered at the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) to found the African Association of Communication Directors (AACD), Houghton, Johannesburg.
Challenge 67’, the Global Mandela Day initiative by Norton Rose Fulbright: building of Menzi Home for handicapped children. Launch of the Challenge at the NMF and work at the site.
Caring4Girls sanitary towels distribution at Masibambane College in Orange Farm, Gauteng, with the aim of keeping young girls in school during their monthly cycles.
Documentary on Barack Obama and the success of his election campaign. Also briefly covers Obama and Africa, his involvement in the US anti-apartheid movement, and his visit to South Africa, including a trip to Robben Island, with Ahmed Kathrada.
Radio South Africa- Actuality- Radio Today- Nelson Mandela report by Conrad Burke on the return of the deputy president of the African National Congress Mr Nelson Mandela after his fourteen nations World tour. An actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the armed struggle, sanctions and the success of the efforts to raise funds for the ANC - An actuality of the director for information and publicity of the ANC Mr Thabo Mbeki.
Video diary of HIV-positive Tahitian Maire Bopp's visit to South Africa and her breakfast with Nelson Mandela, following a 2002 International Conference on HIV/AIDS in Barcelona, where both were guest speakers. English and French versions on one disc.
Just prior to the 1994 elections, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk held a live debate on SABC. After much sparring the evening finished with a handshake initiated by Mandela
Miss Earth 2015 regional semi-finalist Dineo Monatisa visited Ipeleng Primary School in Bekkersdal to educate the learners about Miss Earth tree planting program and the importance of planting trees.
Cycalive was launched by Torah Academy, Moletsane High and Tladi Technical in 1998. Cycalive is an event for Grade 11 students of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Fifty learners are selected to represent the participating schools and cycle in relay from Johannesburg to Durban promoting the following goals: -To build bridges and form bonds between young South Africans and their respective communities. -To inspire Ubuntu - optimism and commitment for the common good of a positive future in South Africa. -To raise funds for much needed educational projects. -To highlight the importance of road safety and the ARRIVE ALIVE campaign particularly relating to cyclists. -To encourage leadership and a spirit of adventure, personal challenge and self-confidence.
The Caring4Girls programme driven by the Imbumba Foundation tackles the plight of impoverished girls who often miss school during their menstrual cycles due to the lack of sanitary pads.
The aim of the Caring4Girls programme, which is a Mandela Day project, is to ensure access to much-needed sanitary towels so girls may stay in school, and ensure the development and growth of young South African women with dignity.
Dialogue programme and meetings of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment.
Dialogue on Sufficiency explored what is sufficiency for human dignity. Co-hosted by the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) and the Hans Seidel Foundation.
Award conferring the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding upon Mr Mandela for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among peoples of the world, India
Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel visiting Xhoma family at their home in Alexandra. The Xhoma family house is where Nelson Mandela rented a room as a young man when he first came to Johannesburg in 1941.
Mandela sewing clothes, talking to Walter Sisulu and prisoners in the courtyard. The visit to the Island was during 1964 after the London Daily Express was granted permission by the South African government.
Radio South Africa - Actuality- Radio today - Nelson Mandela/ George Bush- Report by Connie Lawn on the meeting between President George Bush of the United States and the Deputy President of the African National Congress Mr Nelson Mandela. An actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the success of his talks with President Bush.
These records fall under: Foreign Office: Political Departments: General Correspondence; Africa, West and Central (J): South Africa (JS) subseries.
Contains records on Rivonia Sabotage Trial of ANC leaders, including: -The trial and sentencing of Constable Johannes Arnoldus Greef for his role on helping Arthur Goldreich to escape (newspaper article) -Report on the substance of O.R. Tambo to the U.N. special committee about people accused of sabotage (9 October 1963) -Report on the proceedings of the Rivonia trial (press reports) -222 Acts of sabotage between 10 August 1961 and 1963 (article from the Star newspaper 9 October 1963) -Moves to raise Pretoria trial issue at U.N. (article from the Star, 10 October 1963) -Conversation with Bram Fischer about the Rivonia trial -Letter from Durossil to the Foreign Office, London (19 October 1963) -De Wet quashed indictment "The Rivonia trial collapses" (articles from the Rand Daily Mail, 30 October 1963)
This boxed set contains 3 DVDs documenting different aspects of Nelson's Mandela's life. "A hero for all" documents Nelson Mandela's farewell tour in the United States and Canada at the end of his term as President of South Africa. "Countdown to freedom" documents ten days leading up to and following South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. "Prisoners of hope" documents a return visit by polirical prisoners to Robben Island in 1995, and features interviews with Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and other former inmates.
Activities in Scotland started in the 1960s with AAM branches in Glasgow and Edinburgh, leading to the establishment of the Scottish Committee and opening an office in 1989. It was active in boycott campaigns, support to South African anti-apartheid organisations, the End Loans to South Africa campaigns and the call for comprehensive sanctions. It had a women’s subcommittee, youth desk and a trade union subcommittee as well as a Scottish Committee for Local Authority Action against Apartheid. It dissolved in 1994 and continued as Action for Southern Africa Scotland (ACTSA Scotland).
