Nelson Mandela was an inspirational, resilient, historical icon. One who triumphed South Africa’s apartheid regime and went on to stand firm with integrity and achieve his many accolades. Mandela was a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience and an international peacemaker. He was the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.
NELSON MANDELA DAY
Introduced in 2009 and commemorated on July 18, which is Nelson Mandela’s actual birthday (D.O.B 18.07.18) Nelson Mandela International Day also known as Mandela Day, celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. The day also sets out to inspire people to embrace the values of democracy and contribute towards the ideas of ensuring a just and fair society.
In honour of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of public service, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the U.N. ask that you spend 67 minutes of your time helping others. The duration symbolises the 67 years that the late Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice.
The theme for this year is “One Hand Can Feed Another”.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Donate your unwanted clothes/shoes, toys
- Make care kits for homeless people
- Feed the homeless
- Do a neighbourhood clean-up
- Give blood
- Create a car pool with your colleagues to cut down on carbon emissions
- Tutor a young person
No matter how small your action is, Mandela Day is all about changing the world for the better, just as Nelson Mandela did every day.
So how will you participate?
Like Me For Me Celebrates Nelson Mandela
At Like Me For Me, we have a selection of books which recognise and celebrates the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (source: http://www.likemeforme.co.uk) 
A Page From Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book and adaptation of Nelson’s biography. Celebrating how the of hero of our times started out as a little boy and went onto to be South Africa’s first black president, campaigning for freedom and justice throughout the world.
In Vashti Harrison’s Little Leaders Exceptional Men in Black History, she mentions Nelson Mandela as a positive role model.
Black History Matters, explores the stories of Black History from African Kingdoms to Black Lives Matter.
Young Gifted and Black, introduces readers to past and present figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as the Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela.
FROM ME TO YOU
By becoming someone who makes every day a Mandela Day by taking positive action within your community, you can show others that actions speak louder than words
All the best,
Dorraine xoxo Like Me For Me
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