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.

Nelson Mandela Day not only celebrates Nelson
Mandela’s life time achievements, 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 honor
Nelson Mandela’s works and to promote the
different projects that were inspired by Mandela’s
achievements.
Mandela Day also celebrates a campaign known as
“46664”, in reference to Nelson Mandela’s Robben
Island prison number. The campaign was originally
launched to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. However,
its focus expanded to broader humanitarian work.
The efforts from Mandela Day support the
campaign’s ongoing work and other Nelson
Mandela charitable organizations. As we are celebrating a Mandela's internationally, we pray may his soul rest in peace and may Africa and the world unite and say no to racism.