Ahead of Mandela Day 2011, Ela Bhatt asks how we can live up to Nelson Mandela's example and discusses the power of "thinking local" to change our communities and create a better world.
In celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, Mandela Day takes place on 18 July every year and aims to encourage all of us to take action - big or small - to change the world for the better. Read more about Mandela Day and how you can get involved.
Celebrating Nelson Mandela's birthday; changing the world for the better
The Elders announce their support for Mandela Day 2011 and encourage people around the world to celebrate Nelson Mandela's life and legacy by making a difference in their own communities.
Nelson Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. Will you give 67 minutes of your time on 18 July to help build a better world?
The Elders join Nelson Mandela in encouraging people everywhere to mark Mandela Day – a day for personal, local action – by spending 67 minutes serving their communities.
