The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation is raising funds for a statue of Nelson Mandela and an education project to remind Scots of their proud history of solidarity with the South African people in their struggle against apartheid, and to help future generations to stand up against racism and inequality.
We are campaigning round key events like Glasgow being the first in the world to grant Mandela the Freedom of the City. Check out the information below and please donate.
Final Push for Scotland’s Mandela Statue – please donate
In commemoration of Nelson Mandela’s visit to Glasgow on 9 October 1993 to receive the Freedoms of 9 UK cities, ...
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Nelson Mandela International Day 2022
Today, 18th July, is Nelson Mandela's birthday, designated by the UN General Assembly as Nelson Mandela International Day. The central ...
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16 June Anniversary of Soweto Uprising and Naming of Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow
On 16 June 1986 St George’s Place in Glasgow was re-named Nelson Mandela Place. This year is its 36th anniversary ...
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John Stevenson
Trustee of the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation 16 July 1950 - 6 April 2022 Tribute from the Board of ...
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21 March: Sharpeville Massacre and UN anti-racism day video
This video will launch at 6pm on Monday 21 March 2022. If you miss it, it will remain here ...
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Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza – Obituary and Appreciation
Tribute and an Appreciation by Brian Filling Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza 13 August 1938 – 6 December 2021 Lindiwe Mabuza ...
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Support us: buy badges, posters, cards, books
Support us by ordering our badge, books, posters, or cards - including Jim Cathcart’s iconic banner created in 1981 ...
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Mandela release anniversary video 11 February
The video goes live on on 11 February at 6pm. If you miss it, it will still be here ...
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Black History Month – Oliver Tambo ‘What foresight. What humanity’
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) is celebrating Black History Month with a video marking the 104th anniversary of ...
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Big thanks to the Kiltwalkers
Both walks completed, and both walkers survived - if sore-legged. The weather was kind. Many thanks to all generous donors ...
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