DESMOND TUTU VS. APARTHEID

EARLY LIFE

• Born in Klerksdorp, South Africa in October 7, 1931
• At the age of 12, Mr. Tutu moved to Johannesburg
• Was diagnosed with tuberculosis

When Mr. Tutu was 12, he moved to Johannesburg.
Here Desmond Tutu met an Angilican Priest that was strictly against apartheid.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DESMOND TUTU

As a winner of a Nobel Peace Prize, Tutu continues to strive for more accomplishments in life.

Desmond Tutu was also awarded the Ghandi Peace Prize

Desmond Tutu is married to Normalizo Leah Shenxane.
Desmond Tutu has 4 kids: Trevor Thamsquana Tutu, Theresa Thandeka Tutu, Naomi Nontombi Tutu and Mpo Andrea Tutu.

DESMOND TUTU AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS

SOLIDARITY

As an icon to South Africa, Desmond Tutu continues to speak out against apartheid .

During an interview, Tutu told Danish television host that Denmark should not buy South Africa's coal.

The government of South Africa retaliated by revoking his passport. These actions of South Africa put them to shame.

CALL TO FAMILY, PARTICIPATION, AND COMMUNITY

Tutu remains interested in South Africa's politics, Offering his opinions in 2007 that the country became morally lost because of certain breakdowns in society

In 1978 he put his conviction into practice by accepting a position as General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches.

By accepting this position, he participated to put his practice into work by helping society be better

Although Tutu had a rough start in life, it did not stop him to achieve many goals and rewards in life.