In his 1994 autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom Mandela describes howĮducation intertwined the different events in his life.Įnglish-language education he received at mission schools as a boy, and how theįeelings of inadequacy it fostered among his people resulted in anger and even social President of his nation and jointly winning the Nobel Peace Prize. FromĢ5 years of imprisonment, to becoming the first democratically elected In a life of extremes, education was a constantĪge of 95, the former President of South Africa, led an extraordinary life. On the eve of our last Cambridge Schools Conference for the 2018-19 cycle on the theme of ‘creating the conditions for success’ in Cape Town, it is fitting to reflect on how Mandela’s approach to education can inspire us when creating the conditions for our learners to succeed. Quote become so famous and what makes it so poignant?

One of the most famous sayings on the value of education. Weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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