Ndaba Mandela, the grandson ofΒ formerΒ South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, will visit the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ on Sept. 21 to discuss his outlook for Africaβs future and the impact his grandfather had on the world. His visit is sponsored by the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Global Perspectives Office and will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union.
In an effort to continue his grandfatherβs legacy, Mandela is the co-founder and chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world and increasing its potential for growth in education, employment and international corporate alliances. Previously, Mandela served as a political consultant at Japanβs embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, and worked in business development.
In 2012, Mandela was instrumental in creating the United Nationsβ International Day of Happiness. As a result of his work, he was named one of the β28 Men of Changeβ by Black Entertainment Television in 2014.
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