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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.
Image-based abuse is one of the fastest-growing forms of online violence. If you choose to share sensitive images, protect yourself first:
✅Blur/crop identifying details (face, tattoos, room background)
✅Use Signal or WhatsApp 'View Once' for sensitive media. These apps block screenshots on some phones and don’t auto-save media.
✅Disable auto-save on chat apps
Remember: once something is shared, it can be copied or leaked. Stay in control of your digital footprint.
#16DaysofActvism #EndDigitalViolence #OnlineSafety
Yesterday and today, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund joined the ISA Mathivha Foundation and the University of Venda in Tshimbupfe for a two-day community engagement on child nutrition, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Day 1 brought together traditional leaders, local government, health experts, and families to reflect on the impact of the Isondlo Child Nutrition Programme. Community members shared testimonies, researchers presented findings, and partners discussed how to strengthen nutrition support for children across Vhembe.
Today, we continued the conversation with youth, caregivers, and community leaders, co-creating the way forward for long-term, community-driven solutions. These engagements formed part of our Child Survival, Development, and Thriving (CSDT) programme.
A nourished child is a thriving child. A nourished community builds the future.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
Today marks the start of 🔴 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence 🔴and this year we’re focusing on "Ending Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls".
Online harassment, doxxing, deepfakes, stalking, sexual exploitation, digital abuse is real violence. It silences, intimidates, and harms.
Over the next 16 days, we’ll share practical tools, digital safety tips, and simple actions to help you stay safe and support others.
Violence anywhere is unacceptable. Let’s call it out. Shut it down. Stand with survivors.
#16DaysofActvism #EndDigitalViolence
Today, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund hosted an Editors/Media Roundtable at our offices, a space to reflect, reconnect, and reaffirm our shared commitment to South Africa’s children as we move toward our 30th Anniversary in 2026.
Addressing the room, our Board Chairperson Mpho Makwana reminded us of Madiba’s founding vision in 1995: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” He emphasised the crucial role of the media in shaping fair, accurate, and empowering narratives about children and young people, especially in a time where digital harm, exploitation, and misinformation continue to rise.
As we build toward NMCF’s 30th Anniversary, we invite the media to walk with us as co-travellers, challengers, and champions of Madiba’s legacy.
🚗 Today, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund received three new vehicles from Ford as part of their continued support to our work.
This latest donation includes a Ford Panel Van, Ford Ranger, and Ford Everest. All newer models equipped with enhanced safety features, better performance, and improved fuel efficiency.
These vehicles will significantly strengthen our mobility, helping our teams respond faster and operate more efficiently across our programmes.
Thank you, Ford Motor Company, for helping us continue protecting and empowering children across South Africa.
#NMCF #ServeLikeMadiba #NMCF30Years #FordSA
💯✌️❤️👑🙏Amen! Glory! Hallelujah🇿🇦
📣 A defining moment at the G20 Social Summit: children from across South Africa stepped onto the stage to present the Children20 Declaration to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
They raised issues of digital safety, fair trade, climate justice, protection, and meaningful youth participation, calling for a world shaped with them, not for them.
“The declaration you are presenting to me will set a new course for the world.” — President Cyril Ramaphosa
As the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund celebrates 30 years, we are proud to stand behind children’s leadership and their right to influence global policy.
#CH20 #G20SocialSummit #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
Well done NMCF Team and your partners. This was huge!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
💯✌️❤️👑🙏Amen! Glory! Hallelujah🇿🇦
Halala! 🍉💜🥳
🇿🇦 Today at the G20 Social Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the urgent need to protect and empower women and girls, strengthen health systems, and expand opportunities for young people.
He emphasised South Africa’s commitment to tackling child hunger, improving access to opportunities, and taking decisive action against GBV and femicide.
“This is the century of women.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa
As NMCF marks 30 years, we echo this call for a future where every child, especially every girl, is safe, supported, and able to thrive.
#CH20 #G20SocialSummit #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
📣 Today, child delegates at the G20 Social Summit are handing over the Children20 Declaration to President Cyril Ramaphosa,a call for inclusion, accountability, and action.
They are advocating for:
• Safe, inclusive digital access
• Fair trade that protects children
• Climate justice and resilient communities
• Child-centred budgeting and infrastructure
• Meaningful participation in achieving the SDGs
Their message is clear: Nothing about us, without us. Our future is our voice, and our voice is now.✊🏽
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund is honoured to stand with them during our 30th anniversary year, championing children’s leadership on the global stage.
#CH20 #G20SocialSummit #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
