19 July 2011 - Mandela Day in South Africa

Mandela Day in South Africa Johannesburg (RSA) – 19 July 2011   Archers all over South Africa shot 67 arrows for Mandela on Monday 18 July in celebration of his 93rd birthday and joined over 20 million South Africans in wishing him a happy birthday. The number 67 is the symbolic amount of minutes helping others on this day.   Archers participating in this event were able to donate a significant amount of various charities and feeding schemes as part of their contribution towards helping others.   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, but it is also a global call to action for people to recognise 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 organisations 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 18 July to honour Nelson MANDELA’s works and to promote the different projects that were inspired by MANDELA’s achievements.     Selwyn MOSKOVITZ President SANAA South African National Archery Association