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It is in your hands to combat poverty and inequity

Nelson Mandela Day is the Aspen Group's flagship corporate social investment (“CSI”) initiative. During 2026, employees across Aspen will actively participate in this programme for the 16th consecutive year. Their engagement marks a visible demonstration of our commitment to the campaign theme It is in your hands to combat poverty and inequity.

Since the inception of our first activity in 2011, we have implemented more than 1 000 projects which have made a meaningful impact to over 920 000 beneficiaries. This has been achieved through Aspen volunteers who we honour for their commitment to this worthy initiative.

We once again stand united in 2026 to make a valued contribution to those in need across the countries where we have a business presence as we align our actions to our corporate credo, Healthcare. We Care.

 

About Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July 2009 by a unanimous decision of the United Nations General Assembly.

It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices.

It is more than a celebration of Mandela’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to change the world for the better.