This Saturday, July 18, is Nelson Mandela International Day officially recognised by the United Nations in 2009 as a day to honour the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. It serves as a global call to action for individuals, communities, governments, civil society and the private sector to take responsibility for building more just, inclusive and equitable societies.
This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day will be commemorated under the theme, “It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity,” with the call to action, “It is in your hands now.”
The theme reflects Madiba’s enduring belief that each person has the power to make a meaningful contribution towards addressing poverty, inequality and social injustice through acts of service, solidarity and compassion.
Mandela Day encourages people across the world to dedicate 67 minutes of their time in service to others, symbolising the 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted to the struggle for freedom, justice, equality and human dignity. While 18 July remains the focal point of the global campaign, Mandela Day also encourages sustained acts of community service that create lasting and meaningful social impact.
In past years, companies from the trucking industry have participated in novel ways to celebrate Madiba’s legacy through various impactful activities. It is thus that FleetWatch invites any company – or individual – to email us what you do on the day.
Pop us an email of your activities along with some pics to fleetwatch@pixie.co.za as we would like to share the kindness that you will be spreading. And we all know that the world needs compassion and caring for it has become a cruel place. In a world where self-vested interests have overruled Statesmanship, this day will also act as a reminder of what true leadership looked like when ‘Madiba’ set the tone.
FleetWatch has always stated that the trucking industry has a warm heart and has ample evidence of this heart in action in many ways over the years. Let’s put it out there once again.
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