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WeTransfer shows never-before-seen artworks from Nelson Mandela

Stuart Mitchell

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela, WeTransfer presents an exclusive exhibition of his artwork. In the years after Nelson Mandela stepped down as South Africa’s president, he decided to step out of his comfort zone and turn some of his memories into artwork. From 2002 to 2003, using charcoal and pastels, he created drawings of Robben Island and Qunu – the village where he was born and laid to rest. WeTransfer and The House of Mandela Art are now looking to showcase this side of him that has…

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U.S. Virgin Island Based Non-Profit Project Promise Appoints Issa PR as Agency of Record to Showcase Humanitarian Efforts & Educational Funds Raised for South African School on the Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday

Stuart Mitchell

Strategy and public relations agency Issa PR will lead communications efforts for Project Promise, a St. Croix, U.S.Virgin Islands based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk youth. Project Promise has recently announced their gifting of close to $10,000 to educate 30 children in South Africa for a year and hosted a reception for World Refugee Day in New York. Founder and CEO of Issa PR – Viet N’Guyen: “We are honored to work with Project Promise and the opportunity to showcase this incredible organization and their good work…

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