Throughout recorded history, the oldest members of most communities were honored, respected and sought out for their wisdom and advice. In today’s western world, however, where “instant” and “disposable” seem to be the norm, this custom has all but quietly faded away.
Thankfully, under the direction of visionaries like Richard Branson and Nelson Mandella, this tradition has been revived and adapted to meet the needs of a new global community. Supporting initiatives like peace building, addressing major causes of human suffering and promoting the shared interests of humanity, The Elders have been making an impact on a global scale since 2007.
