“The mandate Mandela gave our group continues to be a responsibility to not look away from crisis, but to stand up and speak out. Just like Madiba, we will never lose hope.” - Mary Robinson, founding member and former Chair of The Elders

“Mandela’s legacy was inimitable, and the grace of his leadership was unparalleled... He believed that it was possible to address the greatest threats facing the world, if only we all work together.” - Gro Harlem Brundtland, founding member of The Elders

“Let us honour Nelson Mandela not only with words, but with our action. Let us choose courage over silence, empathy over indifference, and righteousness over injustice.” - Graça Machel, Deputy Chair and founding member of of The Elders