Cannes 2014: the families reunited for global peace
Fifteen years after the founding, Joe Jackson and Mandla Mandela receive lifetime achievement honours at Villa Oxygene.
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The Founding Partnership
“Adventure of Humanity” stands as a humanitarian organization, its roots traced back to 1999 when it was initiated by, and later on inspired by the iconic Michael Jackson. In a remarkable act of philanthropy, he graced two charity concerts, in Munich and Seoul, Korea, channeling their profits towards the noble causes of the Nelson Mandela's Children Fund, UNESCO and the Red Cross.
At the helm of this organization is President Richard Nilsson, who ardently carries forward the legacies and steadfastly pursues the noble missions of world peace, humanitarianism, and sustainability.
To broaden the foundation of Adventure of Humanity, Nilsson expanded the project's circle of supporters to include the 14th Dalai Lama and Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter, alongside the Jackson and Mandela families. Together, they form what the organization refers to as its four "Legacy Families", united by six guiding principles: love, peace, unity, equality, friendship, and happiness for all life.
Today, Adventure of Humanity is supported by some of the greatest personalities across sport, music, film, and spirituality.
Our Impact
The people behind the purpose
The Jackson family and the Royal House of Mandela stand at the heart of the Adventure, joined in its message of peace by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tara Gandhi.
A legacy of love
Carrying Michael’s belief in music, generosity and the possibility of a better world.
A legacy of dignity
Continuing Nelson Mandela’s commitment to freedom, equality and the next generation.
A voice for compassion
Bringing a lifelong commitment to dialogue, nonviolence and our shared humanity.
A legacy of nonviolence
Carrying forward Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth, peace and service.
Different histories. One shared humanity.
Meet the legacy familiesOur work spans education, children’s wellbeing, peace, culture and the environment — shaped with partners close to each cause.
Fifteen years after the founding, Joe Jackson and Mandla Mandela receive lifetime achievement honours at Villa Oxygene.
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Jermaine Jackson leaves bronze handprints and performs Smile in tribute to his brother Michael.
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La Toya Jackson adds her bronze handprints to the Great Wall of Peace during World Peace Night.
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Adventure of Humanity hosts Friends of MJ Night, an invitation-only Black Tie gala for peace and wisdom honouring Michael Jackson, on 20 May 2026 at Villa Oxygène in Cannes.
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Adventure of Humanity meets Mr. Kawashi Hiroshi of Japan's House of Representatives to strengthen cultural bridges between China and Japan for peace in the South China Sea region.
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Adventure of Humanity announce a landmark agreement with Beijing, joining China's One Belt One Road spirit to drive peace and prosperity through mutual growth and understanding.
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