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WATCH: Here is how Albertonians celebrated and honoured Mandela Day
WATCH: Here is how Albertonians celebrated and honoured Mandela Day
The United Nations General Assembly's 42nd plenary session met on November 10, 2009, in New York to consider calls from the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to officially recognise International Mandela Day.
In adopting the resolution, the Assembly stated:
'The long history of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's leading role in and support for Africa's struggle for liberation and Africa's unity, and his outstanding contribution to the creation of a non-racial, non-sexist, democratic South Africa, the Assembly decides to designate July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, to be observed each year beginning in 2010.'
Since then, billions around the world honour Mandela Day by committing to 67 minutes of public good in recognition of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of fighting for social justice.
'We would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring people together around the world to fight poverty and promote peace, reconciliation and cultural diversity,' reads a statement issued on Mandela's behalf.
Mandela Day is not an international public holiday but a day to honour the legacy and values of South Africa's former president through volunteering and community service.
On July 18, residents of Alberton, including local businesses, schools, faith and welfare groups, and other public organisations, celebrated by doing their part to observe Mandela's 67 years of service to humanity.
From blanket donations and mobile soup kitchens to caring for the elderly and providing food to those in need, Alberton's spirit of humanity was on full display.
The Alberton Record was there to capture these heartwarming moments.
