Nelson Mandela, 1918 - 2013: A Visionary for Africa
Eliaza Mmbaga
Dear My Brothers and Sister,
The world mourns the loss of an historical giant. Nelson Mandela spent his life
working toward political justice and fighting against South Africa's apartheid
policies, but few know that his vision for South Africa included many
conservation programs that helped conserve the nation's land and wildlife.
In 1995, Mandela supported the establishment of Open Africa, a pan-African
project that works to create travel routes to promote responsible tourism and
contribute to rural economies. In 1997, together with Dr. Anton Rupert, Mandela
founded Peace Parks Foundation, an organization that works to establish
protected areas that preserve animal migration patterns and share wildlife
resources. Peace Parks successfully implemented the Futi Corridor, which allows
elephants in Mozambique to roam freely along the Futi River, from Maputo
Special Reserve to the South African border.
Mandela has been quoted expressing his deep passion for the program:
"If we do not do
something to prevent it, Africa's animals, and the places in which they live,
will be lost to our world, and her children, forever. Before it is too late, we
need your help to lay the foundation that will preserve this precious legacy
long after we are gone."
Though we are deeply saddened by Nelson Mandela's passing, he leaves behind an
iconic legacy — one that is an inspiration to conservationists
everywhere.
Let us continue to celebrate Mandela's life by helping to train the future
conservation leaders of Africa, and by continuing the vital conservation work
that he began. We thank Nelson Mandela for his unwavering devotion to Africa's
people, its landscapes, and its precious wildlife.
Your Brother
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Eliaza Mmbaga (ELLY),
Bachelor In Tourism Management, Diploma in Tourism & Travel Agency Mgmt and Licensed Mt Tour Guide,
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