World leaders

By: Angélica Villa

Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
• I am going to divide this talk into three parts
1. Nelson Mandela: leader among leaders
• a) the leader who inspired, to the world?
• b) When he was born?
• c) Why is he famous?
2. Young Nelson Mandela
• a) When did he live?
• b) School and university
• c) Family life
3. Nelson Mandela: an inspiration to others
• d) Nelson Mandela becomes president
• e) Leader Nelson Mandela's economy rating, in numbers
• f) Awards and achievements
• References
The leader who inspired, to the world
Despite having
resorted to violence to
try to defeat the white
supremacy system and
having suffered a long
prison sentence as a
consequence (1962-
1990), Mandela left
prison with a message
of reconciliation and
unity as the only way
to rebuild South
Africa.
When he was born?
The charismatic South African leader was
born on July 18, 1918, in the humble
community of Mvezo, a small town in the
eastern Cape province.

Madiba, as those
who recognized
him as an inspiring
leader used to call
him, was born into
the family of
Nosekeni Fanny
and Gadla Henry
Mphakanyiswa.
 Why is he famous?
He is considered one of the most
important leaders and referents of
freedom in the world, his decisive and
tireless struggle led him to assume the
role of Madiba or father of freedom as
those who identified with his struggle
called him, in turn all this led him to
take over the presidency of South Africa
after so much struggle bringing with it
the end of racial segregation and
discrimination, completely changing the
way the society of the time conceived
the world.
"I have fought against white
domination and I have fought
against black domination. I have
promoted the ideal of a free and
democratic society in which all
people can live in harmony and
with equal opportunities. It is an
ideal that I hope to live by, but if
necessary, it is an ideal for
which I am willing to die,“
Nelson Mandela, Apr 20, 1994
 Attends primary school near Qunu
(receives the name ‘Nelson’ from a
1925

Madiba Young teacher)

1934
Attends Clarkebury Boarding
Institute in Engcobo
Enrols at the University College
of Fort Hare, in Alice
Escapes an arranged marriage; becomes a
1939 mine security officer; starts articles at the
law firm Witkin, Sidelsky & Eidelman
Defiance Campaign begins; Arrested and
charged for violating the Suppression of 1952
Communism Act.
Arrested and later joins 155 others on trial
1956 for teason. All are acquitted by 29 March
1961
Leaves the country for military training
and to garner support for the ANC
1962
Sentenced to five years in prison for
1962 incitement and leaving the country
without a passport
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with 1993
President FW de Klerk
1994 Votes for the first time in his life
Elected by Parliament as first president of a
democratic South Africa 1994
When did he live?

• The charismatic nelson ruled

alive from 1918-2013 dying 95
years
School and university
• He studied Law, being a
graduate of the
University of Fort Hare
and the University of the
Witwastersrand, there he
continued his studies of
English, anthropology
and politics. In 1943 he
met Anton Lembede, an
anti-colonialist and anti-
imperialist whom he
supported.
Family life
• In 1944, he married Evelyn Mase, an ANC
activist, from whom he had four children, that
marriage lasted until 1958. By the 1950s,
Mandela met another woman, a social worker,
whom he also married, Winnie Mandela.

• In 1998, he remarried, this time with Graça MIn

1944, he married Evelyn Mase, an ANC activist,
from whom he had four children, that marriage
lasted until 1958. By the 1950s, Mandela met
another woman, a social worker, whom he also
married, Winnie Mandela.

• In 1998, he remarried, this time with Graça

Machel, an activist, teacher and politician who
worked for the children of Mozambique. Graça
was previously married to Samora Machel, who
was President of Mozambique.achel, an activist,
teacher and politician who worked for the
children of Mozambique. Graça was previously
married to Samora Machel, who was President
of Mozambique.
Nelson Mandela becomes
president • The decisive Nelson Mandela was
democratically elected in South
African history. The ANC leader affirms
that only economic prosperity will
unite the country.

• Its proclamation ends 342 years of

white rule and 46 years of racial
discrimination regime known as
apartheid. The first black president in
the country's history, who after
negotiating the political transition
with his predecessor in office,
Frederick W. de Klerk, manages to go
from prison to the highest magistracy
in the country in just four years.
 Economic rating of the leader
Nelson Mandela, in figures
• In terms of reducing poverty, the Mandela
government increased spending on social
programs by 37% throughout its five years in
office. Aid to communities, people with
disabilities, child scholarships and pensions were
balanced, which were determined depending on
the racial group to which they belonged.

investment in social programs

Madiba President
Other President
• In addition, the free health system for children under six years
of age and pregnant women was introduced in 1994, which
was extended to users of basic health services in 1996.
• By the end of Mandela's term, 3 million people gained access
to telephone lines, 1.5 million children were integrated into
the education system, 500 clinics were built or improved, 2
million people were connected to the electricity grid, access to
Water was spread for 3 million people and 750,000 houses
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Awards and achievements
• Nelson Mandela sculpture in Johannesburg.
• Mandela has received around 50 honorary doctorates from different universities around the world. Along with
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, in addition to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, he has been the only foreigner who has been
distinguished with Bharat Ratna, the most prestigious civil award in India.
• Arthur Ashe Award (2009)
• Ambassador of Conscience, award given by Amnesty International (2006)
• Keys to the City (2004)
• Nobel Peace Prize in 1993
• Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize
• Order of Canada
• Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (1992)
• Order of Saint John
• Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002)
• UK Order of Merit (1995)
• Isithwalandwe (1992)
• Bharat Ratna (1990)
• Lenin Peace Prize (1962)
• Simón Bolívar International Award (1983)
• National Peace Prize (1995)
• Sakharov Prize (1988)
• Sculpture in the Palace of Westminster, London (2007)
• FIFA Order of Merit
• Doctor Honoris Causa by 6 universities of the Laureate International Universities network, the European
University of Madrid, the Andrés Bello University of Chile, the Walden University (United States), the Peruvian
University of Applied Sciences, the University of Bilgi (Istanbul) and the University of the Americas, from Ecuador.
 References
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https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/timeline

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