Like slavery and apartheid

"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings." ~ Nelson Mandela during the launch of the 'Make Poverty History' Campaign, Trafalgar Square, London, England, 3 February 2005

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No form of violence can ever be excused in a society

"No form of violence can ever be excused in a society that wishes to call itself decent" ~ Nelson Mandela

Staying Alive is Not Enough: Educating all of our children

Staying Alive is Not Enough: Educating all of our children : "Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else, improves our chances of building better lives." ~ Nelson Mandela from a message for 'Schools for Africa' Campaign, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 May 2008

The children who sleep in the streets

"The children who sleep in the streets, reduced to begging to make a living, are testimony to an unfinished job. The families who live in shacks with no running water, sanitation and electricity are a reminder that the past continues to haunt the present." ~ Nelson Mandela during the 75th anniversary of the SACP, Cape Town, South Africa, 28 July 1996

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