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.

30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison: Campaign patrons back £30k drive to achieve people’s statue in Glasgow
On 11 February 2020, the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release after 27 years in prison, notable patrons of the Nelson ...

Day of Nelson Mandela’s release – a personal reminiscence. David Kenvyn on the front line of celebrations in 1990
On 2nd February 1990, President FW De Klerk went to the South African Parliament and announced the unbanning of the ANC ...

The Kilt Walk is here again…
…and NMSMF is again looking for volunteers to walk for us at any or all of the dates and locations ...
South African youth choir that sang in Glasgow celebrates Springboks
At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, the choir sang Shosholoza to celebrate being in the first city in ...

“To honour all those killed or imprisoned for their stand against apartheid”

Freeman of Glasgow, Prisoner of Apartheid – order your cards of the iconic banner
You can now support our campaign by ordering notelets and greetings cards of the iconic banner 'Freeman of Glasgow, Prisoner ...

Scotland celebrating UN Nelson Mandela International Day
Glasgow again did Scotland proud tonight with a civic reception to celebrate UN Nelson Mandela International Day and to boost ...

On UN Nelson Mandela Day, call for a Scottish people’s statue
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) is marking United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July by calling ...

Comedy Night fundraiser at The Stand, Glasgow – Wed 9 October

Scottish memorial push on 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as president
On the 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's inauguration as president of South Africa on 10 May 2019, the campaign to ...