Today, the United Nations in South Africa, together with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, Nelson Mandela Foundation and Graça Machel Trust, officially launches “Thando and Freddy’s Big SDG Adventure: A Journey with Tata Madiba.”
The children’s book introduces young readers to the Sustainable Development Goals through an African story that celebrates kindness, equality, inclusion and the power of young people to create change. As we celebrate Mandela Day, we are reminding children that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow but changemakers today.
Get your copy: southafrica.un.org/en/318050-coming-soon-thando-and-freddys-big-adventure-nelson
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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, whose belief in justice, dignity and the rights of every child continues to guide our work.
As we honour Madiba's life, we renew our commitment to building a South Africa where every child is safe, supported and able to reach their full potential.
The greatest way to celebrate his legacy is through action. Help us continue changing the way society treats its children by supporting the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
Gift today: www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com/donate-now/
Happy Birthday, Madiba. Your legacy lives on through every child whose life is #MandelaMonthn#MandelaDayM#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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This month, for Madiba’s birthday, we're launching #Mandelathon, a 67-day journey of giving, running from 18 July to 22 September. As the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund celebrates 30 years of impacting children’s lives, we invite you to take action and change a child's future.
Instead of just celebrating for one day, we are dedicating the next 67 days to making a lasting difference. You can support this incredible drive in two ways:
👉 Gift a Brighter Future: Choose an impactful tier that resonates with you. 🔗 Scan the QR code in the graphic to give.
👉 Make Mandela Bear Magic: Bring your corporate team together for a unique, hands-on experience! Build a smile, and bring comfort and hope directly to a child. 🧸💛 For more info, contact us at: Fundraising@nmcf.co.za
Every single gift creates a ripple effect of hope. How will you leave your mark over the next 67 days?
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Exciting news! 🌍 This #MandelaMonth, the United Nations in South Africa is proud to launch a beautiful new children’s book alongside the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and the Graça Machel Trust: Thando and Freddy’s Big SDG Adventure: A Journey with Tata Madiba! This inspiring story brings the #GlobalGoals to life for young readers, teaching them that no action is too small to make a difference. Big change begins with kindness, equality, and hope. Let's inspire the next generation of young changemakers to take the future into their hands. 📚💙
Get your FREE copy here: southafrica.un.org/en/318050-thando-and-freddys-big-adventure-nelson%C2%A0mandela
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From 13–15 July 2026, the 3rd edition of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Legacy Academy took place at Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind. We brought together 61 dynamic youth from across Gauteng for an intensive leadership and advocacy development programme. Facilitated by our NMCF Youth Leadership team alongside experts Lucy Jamieson (Children's Institute), Brian King (Mtoto News), and 2023 alumna Thandolwenkosi Nkosi, the cohort dove deep into:
✅ Overcoming adolescent exclusion.
✅ Tackling the key challenges facing children today.
✅ What young people need to thrive and reach their full potential.
💛 Watch this space for what they#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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💙 Thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors who made the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and NBA Africa Sports Day possible.
Because of your support, young people came together for a day of basketball, soccer, netball, indigenous games, wellness activities and mentorship during Mandela Month. Creating a safe space where they could play, connect, learn and be inspired.
Thank you to NBA Africa, Special Olympics South Africa, Z&S Sweets shop, Tiger Brands, Reckitt, Nedbank, Biko's Manna, our volunteers, partners and every individual who contributed to making the day a success.
Together, we're creating opportunities for young people to lead healthier, brighter futures through the power of sport.
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🏀 Get off the phone. Get on the court. 📵 Things are heating up at the Shapa Soweto Sports Day, where young people from different communities have come together for a day of basketball, soccer, netball, indigenous games, wellness activities and mentorship during Mandela Month.
The day is celebrating the power of sport to bring young people together, encourage active lifestyles and create safe spaces where they can connect, learn and grow.
🌱 Samke Mnguni | Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
🏀 Zeph Matose | NBA Africa
⭐ Neo | Special Olympics
🍬 Carren Liando | ZNS Sweets
🎤 Honest Moyo | MC
As Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, said, “Madiba believed deeply in the power of sport to unite, inspire, and restore hope.” Through today's activities, young people are building confidence, making connections and creating positive change in their communities.
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Today, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and NBA Africa are bringing the energy to the Sports Day at Shapa Soweto under the theme: “Get off the phone. Get on the Court”
Young people are taking part in basketball clinics, indigenous games, wellness activities, a community walk, and mentorship conversations, all designed to encourage active lifestyles, build confidence, and create safer spaces for youth to thrive.
Through sport, we are reminded of Nelson Mandela’s powerful belief that play and teamwork can bring people together, inspire hope, and unlock potential.
This sports day forms part of the Legacy Academy Youth Leadership Programme, empowering young people to take an active role in shaping their communities and becoming leaders of positive change.
Thank you NBA Africa, Nedbank, Reckitt, Specialist Olympics, and Sharpa Soweto (Nike South Africa) for making this day possible 🏀🙌
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