“It is in your hands to create a better life for all who live in it.” Nelson Mandela

Mandela Day is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy; it’s an international movement that honours his life’s work and inspires people to come together to fight poverty, promote peace and reconciliation, and to create a better community for us all. Observed on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, 18 July, Mandela Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, and the ability to make an impact through volunteering and community service.

No matter how small your action, Mandela Day is about changing the world for the better.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Mandela