It was decided that there could be nothing more fitting than to celebrate Madiba's birthday each year with a day dedicated to his life's work and that of his charitable organisations and to ensure his legacy continues forever.
Uamuzi ulifikiwa kwamba kusingekuwa na namna nyingine iliyo bora zaidi ya kusherehekea siku ya kuzaliwa Madiba kila mwaka zaidi ya kuwa na siku ambayo itatengwa maalumu kumkumbuka kwa kazi aliyofanya maishani mwake na kwa shughuli za asasi yake ya hisani na kuhakikisha kwamba urithi aliotuachia unaendelea daima.