Representatives from the embassies of South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria and Palestine visited the Thuy An disabled children’s centre in Hanoi on July 18 as part of a program to mark the 94th Nelson Mandela International Day.

They presented gifts, including wheelchairs, medical equipment, and foods worth VND133 million to disabled children in the centre, which is located in Ba Vi district.

The event, themed “Take action, Inspire change, and Make every day a Mandela Day”, was launched by the South African Embassy. It aimed to lend a helping hand to underprivileged people in society.

In November 2009, the United Nations declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day to recognize the contributions of the former South African President. Mandela devoted 67 years of his life to his community, his country and the world in promoting a culture of peace and freedom, said South African Ambassador Ratubatsi Super Moloi.

The diplomat called on individuals and organizations to spend 67 minutes on Mandela Day to help disadvantaged people in the community, adding that any person can contribute to a better world.

(VOV)