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The Child Survival, Development, and Thriving (CSDT) programme was introduced to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) in 2016.
The Child Safety and Protection (CSP) Programme, has been contributing to solving child protection challenges for South African children for more than 25 years.
The primary goal of the YLP is to promote youth leadership and entrepreneurship skills, as well as encourage civic participation of South African youth in decision-making processes.
The Sustainable Livelihoods Programme (SLP) was introduced to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) in 2009
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s Girl Power Against Violence Project:
Aims to address gender-based violence by empowering girls and young women, while also engaging boys and young men in prevention efforts. The project focuses on creating safer environments in homes, schools, and communities by reducing vulnerability to abuse, neglect, and violence.
Last year at Cannes, we were reminded that real change happens when people come together around a shared purpose. Through moments like these, and through the generosity of those who choose to support our work and Madiba’s vision, we are able to continue creating better opportunities for children to thrive.
As we prepare for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s 4th annual Cannes gala gathering, we look forward to reconnecting with partners and friends who continue to believe in the power of collective action.
Thirty years on, the call to place children at the centre of society remains just as important.
📸 Cannes Gala Dinner 2025
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #CannesFilmFestival
A meaningful close to our Implementing Partners Learning Indaba.
The session reflected on the transition journey and unpacked the new strategy, Khuluma Mntwana Sikuzwe, through engaging dialogue.
The Indaba ended with a powerful “Letter to the Future” exercise, where participants reflected on the impact they hope to create over the next five years, followed by a closing ceremony and certificates of participation.
A fitting close grounded in reflection, hope, and a shared commitment to strengthening impact for children.
#NMCF30
#KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
#CommunityImpact
Powerful conversations and honest reflections shaped today’s thematic deep-dive sessions at the Implementing Partners Session.
Implementing partners engaged in critical discussions on:
• Violence Against Children & GBV
• Youth Participation, Advocacy & Leadership
• Livelihoods, Entrepreneurship & Economic Resilience
• Child Survival, Early Childhood Development & Thriving
The group sessions created space to unpack evidence, share lessons, explore sustainable solutions, and reflect honestly on the challenges experienced throughout the journey. From funding gaps and advocacy strategies to strengthening monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning capacity.
A reminder that meaningful impact is built not only through successes, but also through shared learning and collaboration.
#NMCF30
#LegacyInAction
#KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
#CommunityImpact
# LearningAndReflection
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From Johannesburg to Cannes. ✨
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund is proud to return to the Cannes Film Festival for our 4th annual gala evening as we continue celebrating 30 years of impact.
What started as a vision rooted in Madiba’s belief in children’s rights has grown into a movement reaching children and communities across South Africa and the continent.
This year’s gathering will once again bring together partners, supporters, creatives, and changemakers for an evening of connection, purpose, and shared commitment to children.
Over the coming days, we’ll also be reflecting on moments from previous years, including powerful voices from our implementing partners and the Children’s Parliament.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #Cannes2026
Thirty years, multiple implementing partners with one shared mission: a world where every child is safe, seen, and supported.
Today, we opened our Implementing Partners session with one thought in mind, a moment to pause, reflect and extract the lessons from five years of work in communities across South Africa.
From a Free State poultry enterprise that sold over a million eggs and put youth to work, to an Eastern Cape programme that broke the silence on violence against women and children in one of the country's most challenging communities, the impact in this room is extraordinary.
But today isn't just about celebrating. It's about asking the harder question: what exactly did we do that worked, and how do we replicate it?
Because our children can't afford lucky breaks. They need us to identify successful models that will address their needs.
Here's to two days of honest dialogue, deep learning and building the #nmcf30ap#implementingpartners30#LegacyInActionP#khulumamntwanasikuzweon#CommunityImpactSikuzwe
#CommunityImpact
Tomorrow morning, tune in to POWER 98.7 at 9:45am as the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s Anzio Jacobs joins Sello Hatang for a conversation marking International Day of the Boy Child.
This year’s theme, “Flourish and Thrive: Investing in Boys for Stronger Families and Communities”, highlights the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where boys can grow into healthy, compassionate, and empowered young men.
The discussion will explore why investing in boys matters, and the role families, communities, and society play in shaping their future.
#DayOfTheBoyChild #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
Oh Anzio, absolutely love the work you do. Keep going 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Boys deserve spaces where they can be heard, supported, protected, and empowered to grow into compassionate leaders.
This International Day of the Boy Child, we celebrate boys across South Africa and the continent, while also recognising the importance of positive mentorship, mental wellbeing, education, and safe environments where every boy has the opportunity to thrive.
Through initiatives like the Boy Joy Summit, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund continues creating important spaces for boys and young men to have honest conversations around identity, leadership, wellbeing, and positive masculinity.
When we invest in boys, we invest in stronger communities and a more equal future.
#DayOfTheBoyChild #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
Thank you guys 🍷
Families are often a child’s first place of love, care, protection, and belonging. ❤️
On this International Day of Families, we recognise the important role families and caregivers play in helping children grow, thrive, and feel safe.
Building a better future for children also means strengthening the families and communities around them.
#InternationalDayOfFamilies #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
