46664 - It's In Our Hands
Funny man, Ricky Gervais, (hosting the Golden Globes tonight – January 16th) gets serious in this video, in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664. He mentions AIDS statistics
And finishes with the 46664 slogan, “It’s In Our Hands” - it’s in our hands to make a difference.
46664 Ambassador, Annie Lennox
Born on December 25th, Annie Lennox talks about how her new album, A Christmas Cornucopia, was inspired by her working class background and nostalgia for the spirit of Christmas.
“People love to touch base with something that is a bit traditional and is about celebration. Even if they are not church-goers, people will pop into church and sing a few Christmas carols. It’s a nice thing, especially if people have kids.”
Annie is becoming increasingly recognized for her AIDS/HIV charity work on behalf of Nelson Mandela’s 46664 charity and The Sing Campaign, which she established in 2007. This year, she was named International Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS called UNAIDS.
Annie has even teamed up with the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, by becoming his unpaid HIV ambassador. She has become a Scottish ambassador for HIV/AIDS, through the Scottish parliament.
“There is a huge pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and all around the world but in the UK, we still have an issue with HIV and AIDS and we need to address it, especially when it comes to young people. I just feel that was a way to help me broaden my platform.
Annie’s words about the nobility of the human race sets the tone for a Christmas and New Year where we “support others to help themselves”.
Do you have a spare 67 minutes to make a difference? Then you’re ready to join the world celebration of Nelson Mandela Day on July 18th.
Nelson Mandela Day is an international day recognized by the United Nations in honor of Nelson Mandela’s birthday where he celebrates by asking everyone to help make the world better, healthier and just. As Madiba (Nelson Mandela) turns 92 this Sunday, in honor of his 67 years of service to humanity, you can wish him a happy birthday by donating 67 minutes of your time to doing something good for others.
It’s a global call to action for people to recognize their individual ability to make an imprint and change the world around them. Mandela Day inspires people from every corner of the world to embrace the values that have embodied Nelson Mandela’s life – democracy; equality; reconciliation; diversity; responsibility; respect and freedom.
Last year’s inaugural Mandela Day was launched in Los Angeles, and supported by celebrities such as Forest Whitaker, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Sharon Stone, and Alfre Woodard. A Mandela Day concert in New York city on July 18 followed as Whoopi Goldberg, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Susan Sarandon, Stevie Wonder, Lil’ Kim, Cyndi Lauper, Will.i.am, Freshlyground and many others contributed their time and talent to the fundraiser event. Many of the artists were wearing their 46664 Bangle bracelets, reinforcing the philanthropic messages of the 46664 campaign. Wear your 46664 Bangle with extra pride on Mandela Day!
Visit these sites for inspiration on how you can make a positive impact in your community on this year’s Mandela Day:
Great ideas from Sir Richard Branson, who supports the 46664 Campaign!
Participate in the Mandela Day celebrations
Post your Mandela Day birthday wish on the 46664 Bangle fan page
Annie Lennox is an HIV AIDS activist and a 46664 ambassador
From the United Nations News Center: As lead singer of the band Eurythmics and a solo artist, Annie Lennox is known around the world for a successful music career that spans over three decades. In her new role as a celebrity advocate for the United Nations, she is giving voice to millions of women and girls suffering with HIV and AIDS, an issue close to the heart of this mother of two daughters.
“As a woman and a mother, I have a direct experience with what parenthood is about and I appreciate how precious every child is to their parent,” Ms. Lennox said in an interview with the UN News Centre.
“That is something that is sacred and if we as mothers are not given the tools to survive and cope, educate and nourish, and protect our own children, there’s something really wrong.”
About 16 million women over the age of 15 are living with HIV worldwide and in sub-Saharan Africa, women make up almost two-thirds of people living with HIV, according to the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). In many parts of the world, women have a higher risk of HIV than men.
Ms. Lennox, who was appointed as an International Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS in June, is no stranger to social activism, having worked with organizations such as Oxfam, Amnesty International and Greenpeace.
The 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation is a project close to Annie Lennox’s heart and she noted that if South Africa can make headway in addressing HIV and AIDS, it could serve as “a beacon of hope” for the entire continent.
Looking Good while Doing Good: Miss Chile, Miss Japan, Miss Cameroon, Miss USA wearing the 46664 Bangle bracelet
Looking good took on a new meaning this week in South Africa, as Miss World representatives wore the 46664 Bangle bracelet to raise awareness for the HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Over the years, the Miss World event has raised more than $400 million in support of children’s charities worldwide, and philanthropy has become an integral part of the pageant. The Beauty with a Purpose award recognizes the Miss World contestant who has made a real difference to people in need as they volunteer their time and efforts towards a local charity. As these beautiful young women highlight the importance of humanitarian campaigns, they bring hope to thousands of people in need, making the world a better place.
Thank you for your support. Beauty with a purpose, indeed!
In this video, Reggie Bush proudly wears his beautiful silver 46664 Bangle, talks about bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS and taking that message back to the States.
The New Orleans Saints American football star is in South Africa to support the US team for World Cup 2010. He visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s offices as well as the 46664 bangle workshop to learn more about the work that the Foundation and 46664 does in South Africa and across the continent.
46664 Bangle employees were excited to meet Reggie Bush in Johannesburg as he heard more about how the 46664 Bangle initiative contributes to the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Reggie talked about helping to raise awareness about HIV AIDS and how he would like to bring that awareness back to the States.
Thanks and appreciation to Reggie Bush for making his World Cup visit to South Africa a meaningful one!
Zinedine Zidane with employees of the 46664 Bangle initiative
In an extraordinarily dramatic World Cup so far; from underdog wins to referee upsets and players on strike, it’s good to see international superstars take a step back from football (or soccer, as we call it in the US) and make time to experience different facets of South Africa.
There was great excitement when Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints, Thomas Williams of the New England Patriots, and legendary French football ambassador Zinedine Zidane visited the 46664 Bangle workshop; meeting some of the employees and learning more about the project’s contribution to HIV/AIDS prevention.
Reggie Bush praised how the 46664 Bangle project “does a lot of good for HIV/AIDS awareness and I hope that I can help by bringing more awareness to the issue.”
The stars also spent time at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, learning more about the work that the Foundation and 46664 does in South Africa and across the continent. Nelson Mandela Foundation spokesman, Sello Hatang, said that Reggie Bush “was here to show his commitment and support for the foundation and its work, and to make sure that we can make Mandela’s legacy live forever”. Zinedine Zidane spoke passionately of Nelson Mandela, saying, ”he has written history, great history with a great H” and “this man is very, very special.” We agree!