🌍 This International Youth Day, we recognise that young people across South Africa face different realities, but share many of the same ambitions: to learn, build skills, find opportunities and have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.
This is central to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's Youth Leadership Programme (YLP). The programme equips young people with leadership and advocacy skills and creates opportunities for them to engage on issues affecting their communities.
Whether the challenge is unemployment, inequality, limited opportunities or access to services, young people have an important role in shaping the solutions.
Through Mandelathon, we are inviting South Africans to invest in the next generation. Every gift to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund helps create opportunities for children and young people to learn, lead and thrive.
Support Mandelathon and help us continue changing the way society treats its children.
Gift today: www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.co#InternationalYouthDaya#mandelathona#nmcf30yearso#servelikemadibaServeLikeMadiba
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✊🏾 Today, we honour the courage and resilience of the women who shaped South Africa's history, including the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to stand against injustice and fight for equality. Seventy years later, their legacy continues to inspire action towards a more equal society.
At the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, we recognise that empowering women is central to building stronger communities and creating better futures for children. Through our programmes, we work alongside families and communities to support women's empowerment, strengthen livelihoods, protect children and create opportunities for young people to thrive.
As we commemorate Women's Day under the theme "Empowered Women Empower The Nation," we celebrate the women who lead, nurture and transform their communities every day.
Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo.
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Today, the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund handed ovFord Ford vehicle to Makobetsa Poultry Farm in Thaba Nchu, Free State, one of the Fund's implementing partners under the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.
Specially fitted with an egg transportation compartment, the vehicle will make it easier and more efficient to transport eggs to market, helping the farm strengthen its operations, grow its business and improve its long-term sustainability.
By investing in community enterprises like Makobetsa Poultry Farm, we are supporting livelihoods, creating economic opportunities and strengthening the wellbeing of children and f#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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For more than 30 years, the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has been shaped by the passion, commitment and leadership of the people who have carried Madiba's vision forward. We're celebrating some of the voices that have helped shape the Fund's journey and reflect on the milestones, lessons and moments that continue to inspire our work today.
Thank you to Dr Sibongile Mkhabela, Vincent Kgomo and Shadi Nyokong for sharing your reflections on the Fund's commitment to changing the way society treats its children.
As we celebrate 30 years, we honour everyone who has contributed to this journey and look ahead to th#nmcf30yearsl#servelikemadibaF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
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Today, through Ford Africa's facilitation, the Nelson Mandela Children's FundEnactusth Enactus to explore opportunities to strengthen entrepreneurship among children and young people.
The discussion focused on how we can work together to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age, equipping young people with the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to build brighter futures. This aligns closely with the Fund's commitment to addressing poverty through sustainable livelihoods and youth empowerment.
We're excited to build on today's conversation and explore a strategic partnership that creates meaningful, long-term impact for South Afric#nmcf30yearsl#servelikemadiba
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🤱 As we mark World Breastfeeding Week, we join the global call to champion breastfeeding as the foundation for healthier children, stronger families and thriving communities.
This year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," reflects the work of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, which supports mothers, families and children during the critical first 1,000 days of life.
Working alongside community healthcare workers, clinics and implementing partners, we help strengthen maternal and child health, promote good nutrition, and ensure families have the support they need to give every child the best possible start.
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As part of the Sasol For Good Mandela 67 Minutes initiative, Sasol handed over a R1 million donation to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospitalpital, the flagship project of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, reaffirming a shared commitment to improving the lives of children who need specialised healthcare.
The visit included the ceremonial cheque handover, the donation of care packs, and time spent with young patients and their families, bringing comfort and hope beyond the hospital wards.
We extend our sincere graSasole to Sasol for this generous contribution and for partnering with us to ensure more children have access to quali#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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The leadership of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, including our Board Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, CEO and CFO, recently had the privilege of meeting with Mme Shirley Mabusela, former Trustee of the Fund and a respected child rights activist.
Drawing on her years of experience, Mme Mabusela shared valuable insights on advancing and protecting children's rights. She also expressed deep concern about the continued escalation of violence against children in South Africa, reminding us that safeguarding children requires urgent, collective action.
We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from leaders who have helped shape the Fund's journey and remain committed to carrying forward Madiba's vision of changing the way society tr#nmcf30yearsl#childrights3#servelikemadibahts #ServeLikeMadiba
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