GLOCAL Jan 2014 | Page 4

COVER STORY How many names, around the world, can carry the notion of respect, love, trust, courage and peace simultaneously and for such a long time? ―Nelson Mandela‖ is one of such hardly found names. Even coming from an absolute grassroots country and more broadly to our world. During lifetime 1918-2013, Mandela spent his entire epoch reinforcing justice, parity and harmony for human beings. He motivated people around the world to act and serve 1918 - Eternity If we take a look at Mandela‘s early life, we perceive that he was the first person in his family who attended school. Though both of his parents were illiterate, he educated himself 1 peacefully for a better living. Due to all his philanthropic endeavors for planetary non-violence, Mandela is today admiringly acknowledged by "Madiba" (a nickname taken from his clan) or by "Tata", which means "Father." Page area of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela exhibited the tenacity to dream of something big and revolutionary for justice, equality as well as thus world peace, and finally his dreams, his efforts got colors although after a long period of struggles. Mandela not only showed us how to survive even in the sinking boat mid of an ocean, but presented a great sense of humanity, tolerance, care and responsibility each of us should have towards our people, our