18/07/2013
HAPPY MANDELA DAY!
Nelson Mandela is one of South Africa's greatest heroes. Not only is he loved and adored by South Africans, he is also revered internationally. So much so, that his birthday on 18 July is celebrated as Mandela Day the world over - with it even being officially endorsed by the United Nations.
What is Mandela Day?
The message is simple. Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. It seems only fitting that we give 67 minutes of our time on this day, whether it’s supporting a chosen charity or serving in the local community.
It is a day where Nelson Mandela's life's work is celebrated annually through an act of kindness. People are asked to spend 67minutes of the day helping someone else.
Some of those who have pledged their time include Actor Morgan Freedman who is planning to deliver books to children at a school in Mississippi, Business Mogul Richard Branson plans on mentoring a special group of young entrepreneurs for 67 minutes and Actress Alfre Woodard plans on working with kids at the cultural arts academy in New Orleans.
What can I do with my 67 minutes you might be asking?
Really, there are no set rules. Anything that will impact someone else's life positively. Scott Adams, author and creator of the Dilbert comic strip, said, "Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end."
