(Adnkronos) - WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andre Pienaar announced today that he has contributed $1,500,000 to the Endowment of the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) to honor the leadership example of Nelson Mandela on the commemoration of his release from prison on the 11th of February 1990.
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Pienaar said "We have been discussing for many years how to honor Nelson Mandela, and at this critical time in our democracies, it is only fitting to honor Mandela who was the pioneering leader who ended apartheid and undertook the arduous challenge of reconciliation that is a precondition for lasting peace and democracy. I had the privilege of working with Nelson Mandela and South African leaders to establish the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), also known as the Scorpions, to fight organized crime, terrorism and corruption in Africa. Mandela's determination to fight for good governance, the rule of law and inclusive democracy remains an inspiration to us all. I am very pleased to be able to support USIP's work to advance Nelson Mandela's principles," Pienaar said.
Ed Royce, who chaired the Africa Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives and met with Mandela several times, said "USIP is fortunate to have the strong support of Andre to help spread Nelson Mandela's extraordinary legacy of peaceful, democratic change that respects the rights of each and every person."
About Andre Pienaar. Pienaar has served on the International Advisory Council of USIP since 2016. He is the founder and CEO of C5 Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in cybersecurity, space and energy security headquartered in Washington DC and offices in London, Luxembourg and Vienna. Andrepienaar.info
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