The Story So Far
1999. Peter Gabriel begins a conversation with Richard Branson about The Elders – a new gathering of world leaders who will come together to guide and support our ‘global village.’ For their model they looked to traditional village elders, trusted by their people to resolve conflict within their communities. In 2001 Gabriel and Branson take their idea to Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel. Mandela is immediately enthusiastic and, with the help of Graça Machel and Desmond Tutu, sets about bringing together the group of Elders you see here today.
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