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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was bornJuly 18, 1918 served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress. In 1962, he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela served 27 years in prison, spending many of these years on Robben Island. Following his release from prison on February 11, 1990, Mandela led his party in the negotiations that led to multi-racial democracy in 1994. As president from 1994 to 1999, he frequently gave priority to reconciliation, while introducing policies aimed at combating poverty and inequality in South Africa.

 Handmade Cloth Doll from Thailand.

This Fair Trade product is made by the women at the Fatima Center in Bangkok, this reversible doll tells the entire Red Riding Hood story. Turn the doll over, and you’ll find the Grandmother and wolf.

Size 12”h.

 Handmade Cotton Doll fromThailand.

This Fair Trade product is made by the women at the Fatima Center in Bangkok, the doll features three characters from the famous fairy tale of the “Frog Prince”. In the story, a prince who was turned into a frog by a witch has to win the compassion of a princess in order to be restored to his true self. Reverse this Princess doll to find the Prince and the Frog characters underneath. Makes a wonderful story-telling gift for children of all ages.

Size 14”h.