“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

United Nations interns at Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York in repairing homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

United Nations interns at Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York repair homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Find out more: www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay

Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Nelson Mandela International DayJuly 18, 2013The Power of WordsNabil Elderkin, Andrew Van Der Westhuyzen & Gregory SternJuly 18, 2013 8 am - 8 pmTimes Square Museum & Visitor Center1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th In honor of Nelson Mandela's birthday, a special screening of "The Power of Words," the April Midnight Moment video, will be held to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, this screening will run all day and is free and open to the public. July 18, 7:15 pmDuffy Square, Broadway, between 46th & 47th StreetGather on Duffy Square for a special viewing of The Power of Words, the April Midnight Moment video to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader on his 95th birthday. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Photos by Ka-Man Tse

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York repair homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Find out more: www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay

Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Nelson Mandela International DayJuly 18, 2013The Power of WordsNabil Elderkin, Andrew Van Der Westhuyzen & Gregory SternJuly 18, 2013 8 am - 8 pmTimes Square Museum & Visitor Center1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th In honor of Nelson Mandela's birthday, a special screening of "The Power of Words," the April Midnight Moment video, will be held to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, this screening will run all day and is free and open to the public. July 18, 7:15 pmDuffy Square, Broadway, between 46th & 47th StreetGather on Duffy Square for a special viewing of The Power of Words, the April Midnight Moment video to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader on his 95th birthday. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Photos by Ka-Man Tse

Nelson Mandela International DayJuly 18, 2013The Power of WordsNabil Elderkin, Andrew Van Der Westhuyzen & Gregory SternJuly 18, 2013 8 am - 8 pmTimes Square Museum & Visitor Center1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th In honor of Nelson Mandela's birthday, a special screening of "The Power of Words," the April Midnight Moment video, will be held to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, this screening will run all day and is free and open to the public. July 18, 7:15 pmDuffy Square, Broadway, between 46th & 47th StreetGather on Duffy Square for a special viewing of The Power of Words, the April Midnight Moment video to pay tribute to the peaceful vision of the South African leader on his 95th birthday. Hosted by TriBeCa Film Institute and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Photos by Ka-Man Tse

“Take action, inspire change.” To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from the UN and UNDP assist We Build New York repair homes in Long Beach destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Find out more: www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay

Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie

Volunteers from the UN and the South African Consulate distribute South African oranges for Nelson Mandela Day 2013 at Columbus Circle, New York. Photo: United Nations / John Gillespie