The 46664 Bangle is the official bracelet engraved with Nelson Mandela's prisoner number, 46664, and a laser image of his hand. 46664 is a symbol for Mr. Mandela's global charity efforts and humanitarian work, including the prevention of HIV AIDS. Every sale of a 46664 Bangle contributes funds to this campaign, creates jobs, and continues the message of social responsibility worldwide. Buy the Bangle, Change a Life.

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World AIDS Day ~ December 1st

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

This year’s World AIDS Day theme is ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’. With an estimated 33.4 million people living with HIV, including 2.1 million children, December 1st is a reminder that HIV remains a threat to men, women and children, worldwide.

Wearing the 46664 Bangle is a daily reminder of social issues such as poverty, hunger and HIV prevention. Nelson Mandela’s words, “It’s in our hands”, encourage us to make a difference.

  • In Botswana, 23.9% of adults are now infected with HIV
  • In South Africa, 18.1% are infected with HIV
  • With a total of around 5.7 million infected, South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country

These shocking statistics from AVERT are Africa-centric, but HIV AIDS is a global issue. There are currently more than one million people living with HIV and AIDS in America and around a fifth of these are unaware of their infection, posing a high risk of onward transmission.

This World AIDS day, see what you can do to take action against HIV AIDS.

To join the global discussion about HIV AIDS, visit these Facebook communities: Red Ribbon Army and World AIDS Day.

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46664 Bangle and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

October 17th is World Poverty Day, and this year’s theme is “From poverty to decent work: bridging the gap.”

Could there be a more appropriate theme that relates directly to the 46664 Bangle project! 

This year, the United Nations is focusing on sustainable models for economic stability through job creation. Through the small contribution of purchasing a 46664 Bangle, people around the world are supporting a project which creates employment for the less fortunate. The 46664 Bangle bracelet becomes a tangible reminder of global social issues; such as poverty, hunger, education and HIV AIDS prevention.

Every 46664 Bangle is handcrafted in South Africa, and even the packaging is made locally, to increase employment. Read these touching letters from people who have received income as a result of the 46664 Bangle project.

As the United Nations initiative reminds us,

“The campaign to make poverty history – a central moral challenge of our age – cannot remain a task for the few, it must become a calling for the many. On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, I urge everyone to join this struggle. Together, we can make real and sufficient progress towards the end of poverty.” ~ United Nations Ex-Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, 17 October 2006″.

46664 Bangle owners – wear your 46664 Bangle with extra pride on this day, knowing you have made a positive difference in the lives of others.

Read more here about the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

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Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Dialogue Initiative Raises Community Awareness re HIV AIDS

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

During August 2010, a host of community conversations were held in 11 areas in South Africa as part the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s dialogue initiative to raise community awareness and reduce the incidence of HIV AIDS.

The rationale behind the conversations is to change the perception and values of communities dealing with HIVAIDS by equipping them to identify and discuss HIV AIDS-related concerns and to make informed decisions. Communities are supported by dedicated facilitation teams. 

In recognition of August being Women’s Month in South Africa, the focus of the August conversations was on issues relating to women and girls within the wider scope of HIV/AIDS. 

Read more about how socio-economic issues affect communities’ perception of, and attitude to, HIV AIDS prevention.

Source: The Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Positive Voice About HIV AIDS

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Emma Cole presents a Positive Voice about living with HIV AIDS

The opening sentence, “Emma Cole climbed into her coffin and lay, contemplating her death” is bound to get your attention.

Read more about how this brave lady responded to the life-changing news in 1991 that she was HIV positive. She speaks frankly about the stigma and misconceptions of the disease – after all, many assume HIV AIDS is an unlikely disease for a heterosexual, one-partner woman.

A 46664 supporter and campaigner for HIV AIDS prevention, Emma has turned her experience as a woman living with HIV into a positive story of educating others, in the hope that the younger generation will not put themselves at risk. Through her initiative, Positive Voice, she visits school children across the United Kingdom and presents the facts about HIV AIDS.

Speaking at over 100 schools each year. She likes to think that, because she doesn’t fit the profile people might expect of an HIV-positive person, she shatters illusions that they have about the virus.

Actors perform the HIV/AIDS Khululeka play at schools in South Africa

Emma is shocked at the lack of basic knowledge about HIV AIDS in schools. Education is key in driving awareness of HIV AIDS prevention, and it’s a core message of the 46664 Bangle project. People wearing the 46664 Bangle raise awareness about global social issues.

Every 46664 Bangle sold directs funds to HIV AIDS prevention projects, such as Khululeka, the theatre group that educates students in South Africa about HIV AIDS and how to behave responsibly. 

It’s through individual voices such Emma Cole’s, and the voice of the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, that we are able to continue education about global social issues. Read the full article about Emma Cole here and her September update on how she’s feeling, here. 

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Graça Machel, Wife of Nelson Mandela and Spokesperson for The Elders, Talks About Ending HIV Infections

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Graça Machel urged African leaders to commit to ending HIV infections among children and women, in the world’s worst affected continent. 

Graça Machel speaks at press conference about ending Pediatric HIV/AIDS. Photo: Stephane de Sakutin, AFP/Getty Images

Speaking at the launch of the Campaign to End Pediatric HIV/AIDS, Graça Machel highlighted how little budget is assigned by African countries to health issues. She pointed out that Africa cannot only rely on international commitment to the eradication of HIV/AIDS – the pandemic has to be addressed just as conscientiously by African leaders.

“You tell me next time we meet how much is being spent in wars and defence…but how much is being spent in health, how much is being spent in agriculture to produce food for our kids,” Machel told delegates.

“We will not get there when African leaders do not get moved, they do not get moved by the hundreds of thousands of people who are dying on this continent when we know that this can be prevented,” she said.

She said she would lobby for African governments to meet pledges made in 2001 to devote at least 15 percent of national budgets to health.

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Newsletter Sept/Oct 2010

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Back to School, Back to Business

In the northern hemisphere, summer’s over and it’s back to school. In South Africa, the excitement of World Cup 2010 is a happy but fading memory and it’s back to reality: addressing issues such as education, HIV AIDS prevention, and poverty. Read about how people and organizations are tackling some of these global issues.

Positive Voice About HIV AIDS

Emma Cole presents a Positive Voice about living with HIV AIDS

The opening sentence, “Emma Cole climbed into her coffin and lay, contemplating her death”, is bound to get your attention. Read about how this brave lady responded to the life-changing news in 1991 that she was HIV positive.  

Emma speaks frankly about the stigma and misconceptions of the disease – after all, many would assume HIV AIDS is an unlikely disease for a heterosexual, one-partner woman.  

Letters of Hope and Pride from the 46664 Bangle Project

One of the letters from the team working on the 46664 Bangle project

The 46664 Bangle project has created jobs and made a difference to people like Sipho Mashego, who says, “It is a great honour to be part of the Mandela Bangle; the man who didn’t want to shine in the limelight but known worldwide.”  

In this collection of letters, 46664 Bangle workers describe what it means to them: the positive impact of the project, and the pride about their work being linked to Africa’s most favorite and most famous resident, Nelson Mandela.
 
As Walter says, “You know what, everybody loves Mandela, and I do too.”

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day on August 19th reminded us of people who dedicate their efforts and skills to providing life-saving assistance where it’s needed. These humanitarian aid workers reflect all cultures and backgrounds, yet they are united by their commitment to humanitarianism – they simply want to help those in need.
 

Thank You to 46664 Bangle Supporters

As always, thank you for your support and interest in the 46664 Bangle project. Please help its continued success by raising awareness and telling others about this initiative. Every purchase of a 46664 Bangle has a direct and positive impact on people’s lives.
 

   

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World Humanitarian Day Video Highlights Philosophy of Aid Workers

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

August 19th’s World Humanitarian Day brought a focus to the people who serve humanity, no matter what the circumstances. This inspiring video reminds us what it takes for aid workers to respond to global tragedies and social issues.

Waging war on disease, hunger, and violence on women; “everyone is entitled to our help, regardless of race, religion or politics. We work in dangerous environments, but we do not carry guns, or take sides”.

The messages of World Humanitarian Day emphasize how preventing these brave individuals from doing their work “harms no-one more than the most vulnerable. Today is a good time for a renewed commitment to humanitarian principles by all concerned”  – Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes.

We admire this community of determined people and how their motivation  stems from the desire to make a difference, just as the 46664 Bangle project does. We especially loved the cameo feature of Matt making a guest appearance in the World Humanitarian Day video (as in Where The Hell Is Matt). Look out for him - and yes, he is dancing badly!

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