ONLY 14 DAYS TO GO - BACK THE STATUE OF NELSON MANDELA !!!5 years ago
By Nelson Mandela Community Programme
Commission, create and erect a statue of Nelson Mandela in an accessible location, to be a focus for community cohesion and a point of inspiration for our diverse communities, especially young people.
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We will be working closely with the council to finalise the designs and secure planning permission. We will keep you updated on our progress and no money will be collected until planning permission is secured. This campaign is to create and erect a magnificent, warmly inviting, expressive and impressionable statue of Nelson Mandela in a part of Leicester supported by majority vote. A bronze statue bigger than life-size standing on a plinth donated by the City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby. The second phase of the project will involve a semi-circular fashion will be a 'peace garden' in front of the statue. A simplistic and gentle-running fountain will be at one side - symbolising the stream of life and providing a quiet moment from busy lives. A giant game of 'Connect 4' and 'Dominos' (popular with African Heritage Community) will be at the other. The 'Connect 4' will be utilised mainly by children but both games are intergenerational activities.
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Why it's a great idea:
Leicester City has historical links with Nelson Mandela through its tireless campaign to free him from imprisonment of nearly a quarter of a centenary in Robben Island, South Africa. Nelson Mandela believed in a "rainbow nation" where all races of people - starting with those in his native country - live in freedom - 'free from white & free from black domination' (Anti-Apartheid). His legacy embraces people of all colours & culture. The statue would be a focal point for the rich & diverse people of all colours, cultures & multi-faith of Leicester for inspiration to live in peaceful harmony, share & enjoy each others' wealth of knowledge, activities, events & what it means to be human. The Nelson Mandela statue will be warmly inviting, expressive & impressionable & the intended 'peace garden' to create an atmosphere of tranquility and togetherness for those who visit. An environmentally friendly attraction to be seen as a repeatedly 'must visit' place by people of Leicester and beyond.
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The statue will be a perpetual reminder of our need for community cohesion, respect for freedom & dignity of human life. Noteworthy that Leicester City Councils slogan "working for equality" & in its "Anti-Apartheid Declaration" in 1980'sdescribed apartheid system as a 'suppression of human dignity, & a threat to world peace'; Tiger Rugby team was one of the first sporting team in the UK to recognise & support anti-apartheid action by boycotting sporting exchange with South Africa in 1980's. So we (people of Leicester) helped to dismantle the evil system that kept human beings apart & subjugated another. When he was freed in 1990', Nelson Mandela visited the City & the Tiger to say "Thank You". Today, The Nelson Mandela Community Programme (TNMCP) C.I.C. based in Leicester recognised the sacrifices Nelson Mandela made for human freedom, dignity & peaceful coexistence & wishing to emulate his call & have our own 'rainbow city', we celebrated the Centenary of his Birth in July 2018.
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Did you know that TNMCP C.I.C. celebrated Nelson Mandela's 100th Day of Birth on 22nd July 2018? About 3000 members of the public joined in the celebration. Will you join TNMCP C.I.C. in Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester for the 2nd year of what we plan will be an Annual Event? Watch this space! Please PLEDGE TO MAKE NELSON MANDELA STATUE A REALITY IN LEICESTER.
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £88,678
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Target (inc. fees) £88,678
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VolunteerThe Nelson Mandela Community Programme is a community-led organisation, based in Leicester, made up of active and knowledgeable people, from a variety of backgrounds, well-known and respected on the local cultural scene. We set ourselvs up to foster and promote awarness of Nelson Mandela's message and example of peace-building, keeping alive his message of peace and reconciliation. Nelson Mandela could be described as 'every man or every woman' who wishes to see the world we live in progress away from tyranny into a "democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunites". This is a vision of a progressive future civilization we have for all. Nelson Mandela described South Africa as a "rainbow nation". We believe that here in Leicester, we have a "rainbow city" with a mixture of people from all racial, cultural, multi-faith, gender orientation and other backgrounds. We believe that the examples from the legacy of Nelson Mandela will serve and protect the interest of the generations to come and our planet. The Nelson Mandela statue will visually serve and be promoted in Leicester as a symbol of peaceful co-existence for the present and future generations.
This project to have a statue of Nelson Mandela in Leicester is our first major enterprise but it won't be our last!
Project Owner: Nelson Mandela Community Programme The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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