Children are adopting AI technologies more than three times faster than adults, yet many of these systems were never designed with their rights and wellbeing in mind.
As Governments gather today at the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI, they must take concrete action to protect children’s rights in the age of AI.
We are proud to join 100+ leading organizations and experts across the world urging States to fulfil their obligations and commitments to deliver concrete action for children.
Our new joint call sets out ten clear recommendations for governments, from requiring companies to prove AI is safe for children before it reaches the market to banning manipulative design and giving children a real say in the systems that shape their digital lives.
🔗Read our call here: 5rightsfoundation.com/resource/joint-statement-the-inaugural-global-dialogue-on-ai-governance-mus…
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This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming young leaders from Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Tunisia, the United States, and South Africa as part of the African Leadership Academy's Global Scholars Programme.
After visiting the Centre of Memory at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the group spent time with us at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to learn more about our work and how we empower children and young people to become leaders in their#nmcf30years.#servelikemadibaS#YouthLeadershipYouthLeadership
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund stand at MamaMagic 2026. 💛 It was wonderful meeting so many parents, caregivers, families, and supporters, sharing more about our work, and having meaningful conversations about creating a better future for children.
A special thank you to everyone who made a donation. Your generosity helps us continue advancing the rights, wellbeing, and development of children across South Afri#mamamagic2026c#nmcf30yearsY#servelikemadibaadiba
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We'rMamaMagicMagic! 👋 If you're visGallagher Convention Centreion Centre this weekend, be sure to stop by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund stand, P04. Come say hello, learn more about our flagshiNelson Mandela Children’s Hospitaldren's Hospital, and find out how we're working with families and communities to help every child thrive. We are also selling specially branded apparel.
We'll be here from 3–5 Jul#mamamagic2026;#nmcf30yearse#servelikemadibac2026 #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
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At the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, we believe AI in education is a conversation that needs urgent attention. That's why we're excited to support Lefa AI, a national initiative listening to voices across the education ecosystem to better understand the hopes, questions, opportunities, and concerns around AI in education.
Are you a teacher, a parent or caregiver, or someone working with a civil society organisation in education or education technology? Lefa AI has created four short surveys to hear from each of you:
🎓 Teachers: forms.gle/GZJemgA3xXuBDULp7
🧑🍼 Parents & Caregivers: forms.gle/9zh2XDsdRJ9pj5239
🌱 Civil Society Organisations: forms.gle/VFXxmS9wUMKMXUN58
💡 EdTech Organisations: forms.gle/uMVnE99YTbLqya1E9
It takes just 5 minutes to share your perspective and help shape a thoughtful, evidence-informed response to AI in South African basic education. If more than one applies, say you're a teacher and a parent, feel free to take both. Whether you're curious, cautious, or concerned, Lefa AI wants to hear from you.
#AIinSAEducation
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We’re excited to be part of MamaMagic 2026! 🍼✨ Join us from 3 to 5 July at Gallagher Convention Centre, stand P04, for South Africa’s favourite parenting and baby expo. Don't miss out on exclusive apparel from our pop-up shop and the chance to speak to our team about our work and the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital.
🎟️ Book here: shop.ticketpro.co.za/seller/exposure-marketing-4ym5
#MamaMagic2026 #ParentingJourney #BabyExpo
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📢 Happening today. Join us this afternoon for Online Safety & Children's Rights in Africa: An African Vision for Children in the Age of AI, a timely conversation on how African voices can help shape a safer, more inclusive digital future for children.
The webinar will be moderated by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's Child Safety and Protection Programme Lead, Anzio Jacobs, and will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, young people, and experts from across the continent.
Discussion topics include:
* AI governance and what it means for African children
* Protecting children's rights in the age of AI
* Balancing safety, participation, innovation, and inclusion
* African perspectives that should inform global AI governance
Today | 29 June 2026
16:00–18:00 (EAT)
Join: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I_NQvpywRWSs-cYkXX75Hw#/registration
There's still time to join the conversation. Register using the link in the flyer and be part of this important discussion on children's rights in an AI-driven world.
Convened by UNICEF, the ACRWC CSO FORUM , Mtoto News and the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection.
#ChildOnlineSafety #ChildrensRights #ArtificialIntelligence #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
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Congratulations to our Marketing & Comms Specialist Dlalisile Mthethwa, on being recognised as a Platinum Associate of the IMM Institute.
This prestigious recognition reflects Dlalisile's unwavering commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning, and ethical leadership in the marketing and communications profession.
With a passion for building impactful brands and driving meaningful engagement, Dlalisile continues to demonstrate the value of strategic marketing and communications in creating positive change.
We celebrate this remarkable milestone and wish Dlalisile continued success as she inspires excellence and makes a lasting impact in the industry.
#ProfessionalRecognition
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