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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Buy a Bangle, Change a Life.

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

For close to three years we’ve dedicated many long hours to the 46664 Bangle project – and we’ve done our best to keep promoting the good work of this inspiring initiative in support of the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

It requires consistent focus for a Blog to be interesting and useful, and we’re no longer able to maintain a regular blog feed for the 46664 Bangle on this particular web site.

This blog is rich with content on Madiba, 46664, the 46664 Bangle, news from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and many humanitarian and HIV AIDS-related stories and updates.  Feel free to browse our archives and enjoy the wealth of information!

We’re active on Facebook and Twitter – please do join our conversations there and talk to others about this great initiative; encouraging others to buy a 46664 Bangle.

Also … remember Nelson Mandela Day – not only on July 18, which is Nelson Mandela’s birthday – but consider what you can do every day, in honor of Madiba’s service to humanity and his legacy of social justice.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Nelson Mandela Foundation on Xenophobia

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Xenophobia – a word most people had never heard of, let alone knew how to pronounce, until 2008 when South Africa experienced a violent outbreak of xenophobic behavior.

Soon, it became the ugly buzzword used to describe the intolerance of migrant workers and illegal immigrants – the “hatred or fear of foreigners or strangers or of their politics or culture”. Attacks on these foreigners highlighted the underlying social issues causing thousands of people to leave their country in search of a better life in South Africa, as well as the response from struggling communities who see the influx of foreigners as a threat to their own income and job opportunities.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation recently facilitated a series of dialogues in an effort to build social cohesion and understanding between South Africans and foreign nationals. The Foundation has just released a book capturing this two-year-long process, its achievements and challenges.

Read more about key principles such as community ownership, inclusivity, mutual respect and fundamental human rights.

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Christmas Message from HIV AIDS Activist and 46664 Ambassador, Annie Lennox

Friday, December 24th, 2010

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”.

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Community Conversations Bring Awareness to HIV AIDS Epidemic in South Africa

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Community discussions identify key triggers of the spread of AIDS

World AIDS Day may be over, but the focus on how to deal with the epidemic continues in South Africa.

This year, the South African theme for World AIDS Day was “I am responsible. We are responsible. South Africa is taking responsibility,” and the Nelson Mandela Foundation commemorated the day by hosting community conversations across the country. Men, women and youth engaged in conversation on how South Africans can take responsibility for responding to the epidemic and its impact.

Groups discussed misconceptions surrounding HIV AIDS, particularly the belief that raping a virgin “cures” HIV. Some of the main drivers of the epidemic identified were substance abuse, prostitution and incest, which contribute significantly to the spread of the virus. It was also felt that a sense of community and ubuntu (“caring for one another”) had been lost, leading to increased stigmatization of those who were HIV positive.

Emphasis was placed on encouraging strong family and community value systems, establishing support groups and offering an integrated approach to HIV counseling and testing that would include family testing.

Read more here about how these discussion help to increase awareness and bring about change in communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

Source: The Nelson Mandela Foundation

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World AIDS Day – December 1st

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Wearing the official 46664 Bangle shows your support of social issues such as the fight against HIV AIDS

Join the 46664 Bangle team on December 1 and observe the 22nd annual World AIDS Day. 

Thousands of individuals and organizations will mark this day by raising awareness of HIV AIDS, with the intention of reducing global infection rates and helping orphaned children affected by HIV AIDS.

The 46664 Bangle project plays a committed role in raising awareness of HIV AIDS  through the official 46664 Bangle bracelet (on the left), which is engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number. Nelson Mandela’s legacy is now being used in a new struggle – the fight against HIV AIDS. The 46664 Bangle is handcrafted in South Africa to raise funds for HIV AIDS prevention projects and to create jobs for communities most affected by this global disease.

There’s positive news about the progress that’s been made in combating this disease as infection rates are falling, but the fight is not over yet. According to the UN, in 2009 there were 2.6m new HIV infections and 1.8m people died from AIDS-related illnesses. 

On December 1, we remember those who lost the fight against AIDS,  show compassion to those suffering from AIDS, and re-commit to promoting the prevention of this global disease.

What will you do on World AIDS Day?

  • Know your status – get tested
  • Know your partner’s status
  • Encourage your friends to know their status
  • Be responsible – prevention, prevention, prevention. Choose condoms to dramatically reduce the chances of infection
  • Wear and talk about the official 46664 Bangle bracelet – not just on World AIDS Day … every time you wear your 46664 Bangle, you make a statement of responsibility and increase awareness about HIV AIDS

Create awareness – post a red ribbon as your Facebook profile photo, or go for a double whammy – use our red ribbon photos of the 46664 Bangle, and you’ll also be telling people about the 46664 Bangle project which creates much-needed income in areas with HIV AIDS statistics.

The 46664 Bangle bracelet is available in copper, silver, gold and platinum, and with prices ranging from $24.95 to $17,760 … there’s a bangle to suit everyone’s budget.

Buy a Bangle … Change a Life.

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What Makes You Thankful on Thanksgiving?

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Sometimes it’s just too easy to get caught up in what’s wrong with the world. Yes, every part of our planet needs help in some way – poverty, disease, lack of education, human rights, political freedom, protecting the environment - they’re all major global issues which deserve our serious attention.

Today on Thanksgiving in the US, we’re focusing on the positive. In no particular order (sounds like DWTS!), we’re grateful for:

  1. Access to clean drinking water with no worry about cholera @PlanetWaterLive
  2. The choice to use condoms and prevent HIV @talkHIV
  3. The ability to get tested, learn our status & prevent HIV @HIVictorious
  4. Our political freedom and democracy @hrw
  5. Those who make a difference and won’t accept the status quo @changemakers
  6. Organizations like @dosomething who plant seeds of social responsibility amongst youth
  7. Our supporters who wear the 46664 Bangle and help create jobs for those in need
  8. Individual voices like @bonostreetteam who volunteer their time to raise awareness of social issues
  9. Sound logic, like “World Change Starts with Educated Children” @RoomtoRead
  10. The #MDGs as a reminder of how lucky we are @WeCanEndPoverty

Make your own Thanksgiving list! It’ll put a smile on your face and pack a little punch to that turkey stuffing.  Happy Thanksgiving from the 46664 Bangle team in the US.

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Please Give Nelson Mandela a Peaceful Retirement

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

The Nelson Mandela Foundation pleads for a peaceful retirement for Nelson Mandela.

He’s arguably South Africa’s most famous resident and much-loved leader, and people all over the world want a piece of Madiba magic.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation receives at least 4,000 messages a month, paying tribute to Mr Mandela, but there are just as many requests for his signature, endorsements, message of support, a public appearance or an interview.

There are also pleas for Nelson Mandela to intervene in struggles around the world.  As far back as 1999 Mr Mandela said the following in response to these calls: “I don’t want to reach 100 years whilst I am still trying to bring about a solution in some complicated international issue.”

At 92 years old, after a life of fighting for human rights and social issues, Madiba deserves a peaceful and quiet retirement. 

Source: The Nelson Mandela Foundation

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