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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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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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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National Women’s Day in South Africa – See Impact on Wellbeing of Children

Monday, August 9th, 2010

As South Africa celebrates its women today, and acknowledges the important role they play as they juggle family, business and social responsibilities, we found this Unicef report on how the world’s children are impacted by the way their mothers are treated.

The report focuses on the discrimination and disempowerment women face throughout their lives and how that impacts children’s lives. Key messages:

  • Gender equality and the well-being of children go hand in hand.
  • Gender equality furthers the cause of child survival and development.
  • Gender equality produces a double dividend: It benefits both women and children
  • Healthy, educated and empowered women have healthy, educated and confident daughters and sons.
  • Gender equality will not only empower women to overcome poverty and live full and productive lives, but will better the lives of children, families and countries as well.
  • Gender equality is not only morally right, it is pivotal to human progress and sustainable development
  • Promoting gender equality and empowering women will contribute to reducing poverty and hunger, saving children’s lives, improving maternal health, ensuring universal education, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Happy Women’s Day to the women of the world, particularly those in South Africa who proudly work on the 46664 Bangle project. The 46664 Bangle project makes a direct difference in the lives of others.  In the words of one of the ladies on the 46664 Bangle team, “The bangles are made so that [Nelson Mandela’s] selfless contribution should be known by everyone, even the future generations.”

Buy a Bangle, Change a Life.

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This Week: 48-Year Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s Arrest

Friday, August 6th, 2010

On 5th August 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested in South Africa, marking the beginnng of his 27 years imprisonment.

Photo: David Turnley-Corbis

The Nelson Mandela Foundation urges us to acknowledge the sacrifices of all those who brought about democracy to South Africa. We can do that by trying to “make every day a Mandela Day”. When we see this as an opportunity to do something good for our community, especially for those less fortunate than us, then we continue the spirit of Mandela Day – long after the official date of July 18th.

The words of Nelson Mandela 48 years ago in what became known as his “Black man in a white man’s court” speech: “Whatever sentence Your Worship sees fit to impose upon me for the crime for which I have been convicted before this court, may it rest assured that when my sentence has been completed I will still be moved, as men are always moved, by their consciences; I will still be moved by my dislike of the race discrimination against my people when I come out from serving my sentence, to take up again, as best I can, the struggle for the removal of those injustices until they are finally abolished once and for all.”

As we support the 46664 Bangle project and the 46664 campaign messages about equality, social responsibility and justice, these words inspire us to make every day a Mandela Day, and make a difference in the lives of others.

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Ariel Dorfman Delivers Thought-Provoking Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Chilean-American author, writer and human rights activist, Ariel Dorfman, delivered the Eighth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on July 31 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The theme of his lecture was memory, justice and reconciliation. Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Achmat Dangor, opened the lecture which was attended by an audience of 2,000 people. 

Ariel Dorfman delivers the Eighth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg, South Africa

The audience was reminded that “Memory does not exist in a vacuum,” and that we need to allow diverse memories and interpretations of history to coexist if we are to reconcile, even in our differences. 

Emphasising the importance of justice being done in the name of future generations, rather than of retribution, Dorfman said, “We cannot undo the damage of the past, but must strive instead to undo the damage to the future, we must prove in our actions tomorrow that we have learned from the terrors and sins of yesteryear.” 

He ended by saying: “There is no guarantee that we will ever reach the deep reconciliation we need as a species. Indeed, I tend to think that some damage done is irreparable.  But when despair visits me, I hold onto the image of the garden, a garden that grows like memories should. A garden that grows as justice should. A garden that grows like true reconciliation should.” 

“We need to always remember the multiple, infinite gardens of Nelson Mandela and his people.” 

See video footage of the Eighth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture here 

Read more information at the Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Nelson Mandela Day A Tremendous Success

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

We saw people planting trees, handing out food to the homeless, visiting orphanages, meditating for world peace, and countless other activities to make a difference to their communities on Nelson Mandela Day on Sunday, July 18. It was an extra meaningful day to wear your 46664 Bangle bracelet as a reminder of the leadership of Nelson Mandela and how each of us can make a positive impact through even the smallest actions.

Morgan Freeman starts the Nelson Mandela Day road trip

Celebrities, sports stars and political leaders around the world mucked in and did their bit, adding glamorous muscle to the celebration of Nelson Mandela Day.  But it was the collective power of the individual actions that was particularly inspiring, as communities came together to enjoy helping others in less fortunate situations than themselves – which is the very essence of Nelson Mandela Day.

In the words of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, who thanked people worldwide for their participation:

Let the wonderful work that people have done with and within communities now continue, and people and organisations should establish ongoing relationships with the various charities that they assisted.

Wear a 46664 Bangle on your wrist, keep Madiba in your heart, and make every day a Mandela Day.

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The Elders Talk About Nelson Mandela Day (See Video)

Friday, July 16th, 2010

In the words of Nelson Mandela, “It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands.” (Nelson Mandela, London, 2008).

See video of The Elders visiting Nelson Mandela and supporting Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela’s birthday (July 18th) is officially known as Mandela Day around the world, honoring his work and that of his charitable organizations, to ensure his legacy continues forever.

Every individual has the power to make a difference, no matter how small. Mandela Day is a global call to action for people to recognize their individual ability to make an imprint and change the world around them. The concept is simple: Nelson Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. Mandela Day calls for people around the world to give 67 minutes of their time to help out in their local communities and charities organizations. People around the world are wearing their 46664 Bangle bracelets with extra pride on this day.

As Nelson Mandela’s wife, Graça Machel, says, “I encourage every one of us to own the values he represents, to implement in your own small or big way, but it will be a huge contribution to make our world loving, caring and supportive to each one of us.”

Can you give 67 minutes to help others?

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