Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, considers the rational management of nature a factor of tourist attraction, economic development and prosperity and subsistence of humanity.
In a publication released this Friday on his personal Facebook page, the Angolan Head of State defends the need for urgent reflection to stop disrespect for coastal areas, rivers and mountains.
“Today, 28th of July, World Nature Conservation Day, let us also reflect on the need to avoid the devastation of forests, the burning of forests and let us take care of other protected areas with zeal”, underlines the Angolan President.
World Nature Conservation Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated on July 28. The South African embassy in the country, in collaboration with the Angola-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, will support the Nazaré Orphanage, in Cacuaco (Luanda), within the framework of Mandela International Day, which is celebrated this Saturday in that childcare centre.
A source from the South African diplomatic representation in Angola informed, Friday, that the support for the Nazaré Orphanage, located in the Vidrul neighborhood, is related to the principles of Mandela International Day 2023 (Climate, Food and Solidarity) .
He added that the theme represents a call for joint work to dismantle poverty and inequality, fighting climate change and creating environments resistant to food.
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually on July 18 and was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in November 2009, with the consensus of 192 member countries.
Through this resolution, member countries recognized their contribution to international democracy and the promotion of a culture of peace in the world.
The date was chosen because it is the birthday of one of the most courageous and admirable leaders in the world and celebrates his life and immense legacy.
Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo on July 18, 1918, and died on December 5, 2013, in the city of Johannesburg, aged 95.
He was a lawyer and president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, regarded as the most important leader of Black Africa, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, and father of the modern South African nation, where he is usually referred to as Madiba (name of your clan) or “Tata” (father).
He fought to build a better life for his people, ensuring social, political and economic equality for all black people living in South Africa during the Apartheid regime.
At the service of humanity, it stood out for conflict resolution, racial relations, promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality, rights of children and other vulnerable groups, and for the development of poor communities.
Nazaré Orphanage
The Shelter Centre, Lar da Nazaré, has been in existence since 1998 and takes care of orphaned children aged between eight and 18 years and also supports children who live in the vicinity of it, whose parents have economic difficulties.
The celebration of the day aims to draw attention to the problems of nature conservation.
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