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The Elders

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27 Nov 2007 Virgin Unite

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We are moving to a global village and yet we don't have our global elders. The Elders can be a group who have the trust of the world, who can speak freely, be fiercely independent and respond fast and flexibly in conflict situations.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela
"Together we will work to support courage where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict, and inspire hope where there is despair."

The Elders is an historic group of respected global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel who will contribute their wisdom, independent leadership and integrity to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems.

The group was first conceived by Nelson Mandela, Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel, who recognized that although the world is fast becoming a global village, we lack the guidance and support of global village elders who have no other agenda than that of humanity.

Virgin Unite has been honoured to serve the Elders, working with Richard over the past few years to help get this initiative off the ground, and will continue to support the Elders’ work in the coming years.