The story of the Elders started in a conversation between the entrepreneur Richard Branson and the musician Peter Gabriel. The idea they discussed was a simple one. In an increasingly interdependent world – a global village – could a small, dedicated group of independent elders help to resolve global problems and ease human suffering?
For inspiration, they looked to traditional societies, where elders often help to share wisdom and resolve disputes within communities. They took their idea to Nelson Mandela, who agreed to support it. With the help of Graça Machel and Desmond Tutu, Mandela set about bringing the Elders together.
The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.
Source: The Elders Website
Introduction to The Elders (click here if video does not appear)
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“Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself… ‘How did I get through all of that?”
~Unknown
Hope: To look forward with confidence and expectation
There have been many inspirational leaders from our past who have spoken of hope. Most recently, Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential Campaign, which was based on the premise of reclaiming America’s hope for the future and for a better world. “Yes We Can” was based on the thought that together, we can all make a difference and create positive change. Another leader of hope was Nelson Mandela. This is a man who dreamed of transforming South Africa into a democratic and free society. One where there would be harmony and equal opportunity for all. Albert Einstein also spoke of hope in one of his more popular quotes, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” All of these men looked forward with confidence and expectation of creating a better world for us to live in. They saw no boundaries. They
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