The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides a forum for dialogue, information dissemination and networking, underpinned by rigorous research on the different elements of African Heritage in order to shape policy and practice on governance, economic development and the evolution of African institutions.
Mr Mandela is being honoured for his long fight for equal rights for all the children of South Africa. 7,137,222 children voted for Mrs Machel and Mr Mandela.
Award recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund in New York City, USA
Received by Achmat Dangor, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation from Ambassador Volodya Neykov on behalf of Nelson Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid
Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for serving as a speaker at the India Leadership Conclave 2009: Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, Founder of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, India
Presented to Mr Mandela by FIFPro Division Africa in recognition of Mr Mandela’s contribution towards non-racism and peace and his commitment to football
An organisation composed of over 90 democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers from more than 60 different countries, constituting the world´s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government, who have come together to respond to a growing demand for support among leaders in two key areas: democratic leadership and governance; and response to crisis and post-crisis situations.
Award for the Highest Honour for Humanitarian Merit conferred to Mr Mandela by the Institution for the use of Microalga Spirulina against Malnutrition, CISRI-ISP, Italy
Certificate commemorating the 90th birthday of Mr Mandela and recognizing his life's work: President Nelson Mandela Park in Delft & Mamelodi- Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre Mamelodi, South Africa
Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation
Award presented to Mr Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid, and for the peaceful transition and establishment of democratic governance in the Republic of South Africa, Bulgaria
Award presenting Mr Mandela with the Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of public health and human rights from the Pasteur Foundation, USA
The 2008 World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and effots in shaping the world's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, USA
Award presented to Mr. Mandela in recognition of his contribution to the successful 2010 World Cup Soccer bid from the South African Bid Committee and the South African Football Association (SAFA).
The 2. 7 m sculpture was the idea of Donald Woods and is placed alongside others of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Mr Mandela was present at the unveiling.
First Annual Decent Work Research Prize was awarded to Nelson Mandela by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for his "Extraordinary lifetime contribution to knowledge, understanding and advocacy on the central concerns of the ILO.
