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To symbolize the history of our country that we have come through wars through colonialism, to apartheid, to having peace at last. Now, who best can we have then? Mamma Tutu and Archbishop Tutu to symbolize that peace right here in the granary building in the city of

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Cape Town. Yeah. In April 2015, the city of Cape Town resolved to lease the historic granary building to the Desmond and Lea Tutu Legacy Foundation over its more than two centuries of existence. This national monument has seen service as a customs house, post office, observatory, granary,

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public works department, Magistrates court and as a women's prison, it is in need of a little tender loving care in the hands of the legacy foundation. It will be transformed into a place of hope and a beacon of peace together the city and the foundation will

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restore this structure consistent with the life work, vision and values of Archbishop and Mrs Tutu. We plan to preserve this testament to our heritage while creating a green building. The renovated building will be home to the Desmond and Lea Tutu Legacy Foundation. It will also house

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the office of the archbishop. Provide museum and exhibition space, as well as a home for our vast archive, offer a venue for conferences and mediation, set aside space for meditation and worship. In addition, we plan to share our space with like minded organizations. We aim to

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have the facility ready for occupation. By the beginning of 2017, it will be ready to contribute to position in Cape Town with its rich history of struggle and success in pursuit of human rights as a world capital for the intellectual and practical pursuit of local and

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global peace, morality and human dignity. That's where we're heading. It is a massive responsibility with your help. We will turn the vision into reality.