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The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s 46664 campaign has launched a nationwide appeal together with Vodacom through Vodafone live! to promote awareness, understanding and prevention of HIV/AIDS and compassion for people living with or affected by the virus.

46664 ambassador and former child soldier fights on

“Hello, my name is Emmanuel Jal. I’ve come from a land torn by war. When I was eight years old I learned how to fire an AK-47. I became a child soldier. Today I’m fighting a different fight ... ”

One of the 10 000 children who became soldiers during the 20-year conflict in Sudan, Emmanuel Jal is now a musician and 46664 ambassador. His life story – at once terrifying and uplifting – is told in an award-winning documentary film, War Child.

46664 ambassadors participate in Amnesty International’s “The Price of Silence”

46664 ambassadors Emmanuel Jal and Angelique Kidjo have joined other renowned artists in Amnesty International’s song and video The Price of Silence. 

Mandela honoured for his role in the fight against HIV/AIDS

The fight against HIV/AIDS is more than a fight against a virus or disease.

AIDS has been labelled a black disease, a gay disease, a poor disease or a whore’s disease. In short, one of the biggest challenges has been to overcome the stigma that surrounds it. It’s a stigma that kills because people are afraid to get tested, afraid to get treated, afraid to find support and/or afraid to reveal their status.

Last special edition silver bangle up for grabs

The last 46664 special edition silver bangle, with the serial number 90, is up for grabs via an online auction through eBay. This bangle was one of the first 90 special edition bangles, some of them gold and platinum, created to commemorate the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela.

WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1, 2008

WE CAN STOP HIV. WE WILL STOP HIV. IT’S IN OUR HANDS!

The bitter taste of sugar daddies

Sugar daddies, suiker dees, dede’s, baba, ministers of transport and finance – whatever you choose to call the rich, older men who date younger girls – are a social reality in South Africa and one of the contributing factors to the countrywide spread of HIV/AIDS. 

Hundreds test for HIV at Soweto Festival

“If you spread the message to just one or two people and they spread the message to one or two people, millions of people will get the message.”

These words by singer Loyiso Bala, a 46664 ambassador, sum up the aim of 46664’s involvement at the Soweto Festival recently – spread the word about HIV/AIDS.

Dream it and do it – It’s in our hands!

The foyer of Montecasino’s Il Grande theatre in Johannesburg filled up quickly on August 28 with 250 of South Africa’s most dynamic and vibrant young women. They were there to learn from the best in business, while providing 46664 with an opportunity to address the group most vulnerable to HIV infection – young women.

46664 bangles a huge success

Madiba’s birthday month saw South Africans from all walks of life flocking to Sterns and American Swiss, and Mont Blanc, not to purchase engagement or weddings rings but to buy their very own 46664 “Madiba” bangles.

‘One Million Hellos’ ad wins a silver at the Loeries

The One Million Hellos television commercial conceptualised by Stick for 46664 won a silver award in the Outdoor & Ambient category at the 30th annual Loerie awards held at the end of July in Margate.

The first time I got tested

The first time I got tested for HIV was for a routine medical exam in order to get travel insurance. I was 18 years old. I hadn’t had sex – hell, I hadn’t even kissed anyone yet; I hadn’t had a blood transfusion; but I was still terrified.

Through fire to love and song

Despite encountering massive resistance from the community she lived in, founding member of the Agape Children’s centre, Zodwa Mqadi, refused to give up her quest to help orphans. Recently her children’s choir graced the stages of London, performing with international stars at the 46664 concert held in Hyde Park in London. 

Shackling HIV/AIDS

A bit of metal around one’s wrist is not always a choice.

For the political prisoners during apartheid, a loop of metal around a wrist or ankle was a symbol of oppression, of a lack of freedom, of a lack of democracy.

For families of these prisoners and supporters of the struggle around the world, a metal bangle around the wrist, with the prisoner’s number or name on it, was a sign of support for those who were incarcerated.

It was in this spirit that 46664’s silver, gold and platinum wrist bangles were launched in South Africa tonight at a star-studded event in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Concertgoer inspired by Madiba’s message

On Friday June 27, 2008, 46,664 fans flocked to Hyde Park in London to enjoy the 46664 concert.

Part of Madiba’s 90th birthday celebrations the concert is also a call to join the fight against HIV/AIDS.

One of the concertgoers, Rochelle Riley, was more than just entertained, she was inspired.

Hyde Park concert rocks the world

When you think of a charity event you might conjure up in your mind’s eye a lot of smartly dressed people paying large sums of money for a plate of food.

What you might not think of is 46 664 screaming fans listening to some of the world’s greatest performing artists. But that’s exactly what happened on Friday night in Hyde Park, London, at the 46664 concert.

“It was awesome,” said concert-goer Andrea Eaton. “It was one of the best nights I’ve ever had.”

Click to watch Hyde Park concert live on the internet

Wish you were in London tonight?

With some of the hottest artists around set to perform at the 46664 concert tonight at Hyde Park in London as part of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations, there’s probably no place you’d rather be.
But if you’re not going to be able to make the concert, you’ll be happy to know that London is only a click away. You can watch the concert live, courtesy of 46664.

“Hello! Is anyone out there?”

Coca-Cola South Africa has partnered with 46664 in fighting one of the greatest threats facing people in Africa today. The soft-drinks company has produced an advertising campaign that gives voice and support to initiatives combating HIV and AIDS.