Honoring Nelson Mandela at Embakasi Girls High School
Another shot of the celebratory event in honor of Nelson Mandela at Embakasi Girls High School.
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
Elementary school students from the Visayas region of the Philippines participate in activities reflecting the life of Nelson Mandela.
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
A young girl draws her family, as Global Youth Exchange participants touch upon important topics like family and education in the remembrance of Nelson Mandela.
Inauguration of Mandela Garden in Kenya
Mr. Henry Ndede, UNEP Country Coordinator, addresses the inauguration of the Mandela Garden at Embakasi Girls High School, organized by the Global Peace Foundation Kenya, along with Africa Peace Service Corps, and others.
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can choose to change the world.”
Tribute to MH17 in Malaysia
Relocating to Malaysia, on Nelson Mandela International Day 2014, over 100 people gathered together for the candle-light vigil of the recent tragedy that took 298 lives on board Malaysia Airlines MH17. (Photo credit: Malaysiakini)
Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi, Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation in Kenya
Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi, Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation in Kenya, helps plant one of 670 trees planted, in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day at Embakasi GIrls High School in Nairobi.
Inauguration of Mandela Garden in Kenya
Organizing partners gather and celebrate together the newly inaugurated Mandela Garden with students of Embakasi Girls High School in Kenya.
Students from Embakasi Girls High School, Kenya Perform
Students from Embakasi Girls High School, Kenya perform traditional South African dances and recite poems. One student reflects, “When I think of Madiba, I remember an inspirer, a statesman and a protector of rights.”
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
Global Youth Exchange participants ask students to draw their dreams to inspire others to encourage activities that reflect the memory of Nelson Mandela.
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
Eager students of a Philippines village elementary school show enthusiasm for learning on Nelson Mandela Day.
Tribute to MH17 in Malaysia
Relocating to Malaysia, on Nelson Mandela International Day 2014, over 100 people gathered together for the candle-light vigil of the recent tragedy that took 298 lives on board Malaysia Airlines MH17. (Photo credit: Malaysiakini)
UNEP Country Coordinator of Kenya, Mr. Henry Ndede
UNEP Country Coordinator Mr. Henry Ndede joins GPF Kenya, Africa Peace Service Corps, and other partners, to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day in Nairobi, Kenya in the event of creating the Mandela Garden at Embakasi Girls High School.
Tribute to MH17 in Malaysia
Phrases like, “Remember, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword,” proved to encourage acts of kindness during the event in honor of the late Nelson Mandela, organized by Global Peace Foundation. (Photo credit: Malaysiakini)
8th Global Youth Exchange in the Philippines
Switching over to Southeast Asia, participants of the 8th Global Youth Exchange were given the opportunity to teach and learn from elementary students in the Philippines on Nelson Mandela International Day.





