President Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration Speech: May 10, 1994. Introduction: May 10, 1994, marked a pivotal moment in history as South Africa witnessed the inauguration of its first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s journey from prisoner to president symbolized hope, reconciliation, and the triumph of the human spirit over oppression. His inaugural address not only […]
Freedom Day Nelson Mandela’s Historic Vote: 30 Years Since His First Time at the Ballot Box
April 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Image 1: Nelson Mandela Freedom Day casting his vote in the 1994 elections. Image 2: Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa. Image 3: Gentlemen that walked Nelson Mandela up to the voting booth to cast his vote April 27, 1994. Image 4: Ohlange High School near Durban, South Africa where Mandela cast his ballot on 4.27.1994. […]
Honoring Arun Gandhi: A Legacy of Nonviolence
April 14, 2024 by 4 Comments
As we honor the first birth anniversary of Arun Gandhi April 14, 1934, since his passing on May 2, 2023, the Ahimsa Peace Institute stands in reverence to the profound impact he left on the world. Arun Gandhi, the 5th grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated his life to the principles of nonviolence, spreading his message […]