Celebrating Nelson Mandela's birthday; changing the world for the better
The Elders announce their support for Mandela Day 2011 and encourage people around the world to celebrate Nelson Mandela's life and legacy by making a difference in their own communities.
The Elders join Nelson Mandela in encouraging people everywhere to mark Mandela Day – a day for personal, local action – by spending 67 minutes serving their communities.
On his 89th birthday in Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela announces the formation of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders brought together to work on peace-building and human rights.