PRESS RELEASE A Reach Across Continents To Highlight “100 Years of Mandela” Stand On The Premise - The Youth Of Today Are The Leaders Of Tomorrow- Nelson Mandela Africa Rising Foundation, together with the World Youth Foundation, unite in collaboration as Continents forge innovation and embrace social-emotional intelligence in developing and cultivating the next 100 Mandela’s. To accomplish this framework and changing the trajectory of the student’s lives, the Africa Rising Foundation in partnership with ICV, Tsogo Sun, the Nelson Mandela Museum and the World Youth Foundation announces the centennial celebration in honor of the 100th centenary of Nelson Mandela. History shows a devoted champion for peace and social justice in his own nation and around the world. “100 Years of Mandela” gala respectfully request that you stand and join us at the event and be a champion in connecting U.S. corporate partners with the selected candidates. Held on July 7, 2018 at Monte Casino Ballroom, Monte Casino Complex, Monte Casino Boulevard, Fourways, Johannesburg at 7:00P.M. The event proceeds benefit the Nelson Mandela Centennial Leadership Program. The Mandela Centennial Leaders Program (MCLP), a landmark merit-based leadership program that will mark the 100th birthday of one of the greatest world leaders of the last century. The program is in partnership with ICV, The Nelson Mandela Museum and the World Youth Foundation, Inc., and is Co-Lead by Ndaba Mandela and Teddy Warria. Why does this matter? Every year for the next three decades, 15-20 million increasingly well-educated young people are expected to join the African workforce. Employers across the region identify skills gaps as a major constraint to their ability compete in the global economy. In South Africa alone, 39% core skills required across all core skills will be wholly different jobs by 2020, while 41% of jobs in South Africa are susceptible to automation. World Economic Forum. Africa Rising Foundation was established in 2009 by Ndaba Mandela and his cousin Kweku Mandela. The primary objective is to empower youth through economic mobility and to contribute to the economic development of the continent and to promote a positive image of Africa. Staying true to the mission statement and to keep the Madiba legacy alive, the foundation has made strides in terms of community development and has initiated youth empowerment programs. Visit the website to learn more about the organization at www.arfoundation.co World Youth Foundation’s (WYF) mission is to teach youth aged 6-24 to win in life against all odds. This framework is a holistic approach that benefits their progress in life despite the difficulties of fulfilling their dreams. They accomplish their mission be delivering free out-of-school mentoring programs focused on increasing self-confidence. http:// www.worldyouthfoundation.org ICV brings visibility to sustainable companies and organizations and introduces them to investors and philanthropists who care for our future and can advance corporate responsibility, capitalize businesses at significant levels, and influence systemic change in the world. https://www.icvgroup.org/mission/ Contact: Roslyn Parker 888-416-7040 / [email protected].