In
 November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July as "Nelson 
Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African 
President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. General 
Assembly resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Nelson Mandela's values and 
his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict 
resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human 
rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and 
other vulnerable groups, as well as the uplifting of poor and 
underdeveloped communities. It acknowledges his contribution to the 
struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of
 peace throughout the world.
The UN 
resolution urges all countries, the UN, civil society, business and Non 
Governmental Organizations to celebrate this day by dedicating time 
towards community service. In line with the essence of Nelson Mandela 
Day, the focus of this event will be on giving the gift of time.
This day 
is intended to encourage people to dedicate their service to values that
 will improve our world and support the development of children. We hope
 you will join us in this commemoration.
This year
 will be the first to be commemorated after Nelson Mandela lost his life
 in December last year at the age of 95. The Nelson Mandela 
International Day is a call to everyone to devote 67 minutes of time to 
helping others, as a way to mark Nelson Mandela International Day.
For 67 
years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a 
human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international 
peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free 
South Africa.
You are 
invited to commemorate the 67 minutes through community service at Sinza
 Special needs school in Kijitonyama area-behind Mabatini police station
 (off Africa Sana road) in Dar es Salaam. Basically, activities that 
would be undertaken would involve cutting grass, painting, spending time
 with the children, cleaning, cooking and supporting the school.
Please 
feel free to bring any tools or cleaning materials that could assist in 
performing this community service. Any donations of clothing, spades and
 hoes, toys, books, meals, would also be welcomed.
Event: Nelson Mandela International Day
Where: Sinza Special needs school Kijitonyama area behind Mabatini police station off Afrika Sana road
When: Friday, 18th July, 2014 from 09:30am – 12:00pm
What: Voluntary community service work
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