Desmond Tutu reading the words of Ela Bhatt at The Elders' founding event
The Elders' Chair Desmond Tutu reads a letter from fellow Elder Ela Bhatt at The Elders' founding event in Johannesburg, South Africa on 18 July 2007.
Nelson Mandela introduces The Elders, Johannesburg, 18 July 2007
On his 89th birthday, Nelson Mandela announced the formation of The Elders: a small dedicated group of leaders who will work objectively, free from any vested personal interest, to help address global challenges.
Desmond Tutu speaking at The Elders' founding event
The Elders Chair, Archbishop Desmond Tutu describes the new organisation as global Elders for the global village - a group that understands the essential interdependence of all human beings.







