The
first Mandela Day was held to celebrate Mandela's 90th birthday in June 2.008.
Nelson
Mandela International Day, also known as Mandela Day, is held on July 18 each
year. The day remembers Mandela’s achievements in working towards conflict
resolution, democracy, human rights, peace, and reconciliation.
Mandela
Day not only celebrates Nelson Mandela’s life, but it is also a global call to
action for people to recognize their ability to have a positive effect on others
around them. The day hopes to inspire people to embrace the values that Mandela
shared. These values include democracy, freedom, equality, diversity,
reconciliation, and respect.
Many people and organizations around the world take
part in many activities to promote Nelson Mandela Day. These activities include
volunteering, sport, art, education, music and culture. Various events are also
held on or around July 18 to honour Nelson Mandela’s works and to
promote the different projects that were inspired by Mandela’s achievements.
