July 18, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth. When I think of the impact that his life had on the world, and on my own life, it is only fitting that I start this new week by spreading the word about the Global Citizen “Mandela 100" Festival being planned for later this year. To celebrate the Mighty Madiba's life and legacy, @GlblCtzn is headed to #Johannesburg, where Mandela became a global activist who believed in the power of people working together. Follow in his footsteps, join @GlblCtzn, and be the generation to end extreme poverty and take a stand for women and girls to ensure that #SheIsEqual On 2 Dec., thousands of Global Citizens will gather to call on world leaders to fight malnutrition, end preventable disease, educate children, reform and repeal laws that hold women back, provide funding for #womenshealth and #familyplanning, ensure #cleanwater for all, and support the #GlobalGoals. Join Global Citizen and be the generation to #endextremepoverty. #Mandela100 #globaldevelopment #SocialActivism #GlobalCitizen #BeTheGeneration …see more