As we celebrate 30 years of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and mark Youth Day under the theme "RESET@50 – The Future Calls", we are reminded that the future is shaped by the young people we invest in today.
At our 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Junior Mayor of Johannesburg Kamohelo Malikane challenged us to think beyond milestones and focus on meaningful change: "May the next 30 years be defined not only by celebration but by measurable transformation in the lives of children across the continent."
Thirty years after Madiba founded the Fund, the future is calling. Together, we must ensure the next generation is ready to answer.
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Today, we honour the courage of the young people of 1976, and celebrate the power, potential, and voices of Africa’s children and youth.
As we mark #YouthDay, we are reminded that young people are not only the future, they are active leaders, changemakers, and contributors today.
For 30 years, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has worked to ensure children and young people are heard, protected, empowered, and given opportunities to thrive. Because we know that investing in young people today, is investing in the future of Africa.
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Play is more than fun. It is how children learn, grow, connect, and express themselves. ⚽🎨
On the International Day of Play, we celebrate the importance of creating safe spaces where children can explore their creativity, build confidence, and simply enjoy being children.
Every child deserves the freedom and opportunity to play.
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The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund joins South Africa in mourning the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II of the amaNdebele Kingship.
For four decades, His Majesty served his people with dedication, championing education, cultural preservation, social cohesion, and community development. His leadership touched countless lives and contributed to building stronger, more resilient communities.
As a respected traditional leader and nation-builder, he understood the importance of creating environments where children, families, and communities could thrive.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele nation, and all those affected by this loss.
May his legacy of service, unity, and leadership continue to inspire future generatio#ripkingmakhosokeiio#nmcf30yearsY#servelikemadibaadiba
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Children’s rights in the digital age are under increasing pressure 🌐 The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund recently participated in the #ICA26 pre-conference, which brought together researchers, practitioners and advocates to explore children’s rights in the digital environment.
Representing the Fund, Anzio Jacobs presented the abstract "Digital Justice from the Margins: Child-Led Governance, AI Accountability and Digital Inequality in South Africa," highlighting the importance of child participation, digital inclusion and ensuring that children's voices shape the policies and systems that affect their lives.
Thank you to the organisers, speakers and participants who contributed to these important conversations.
📖 The #DFC anthology, featuring studies and reflections from the pre-conference, is now available: lnkd.in/eiXQb6BU
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What is the one thing you would change to create a better future for South Africa's children?
As we close#ChildProtectionWeeknWeek, we are spotlighting Amogelang Mashele, President of the Nelson Mandela Children's Parliament, whose address at our 30th Gala Dinner challenged us all to think about the future we are building for the next generation.
Reflecting on the progress made over the past 30 years, Amogelang left the audience with an important question: What will the next 30 years demand from us?
Watch the full speech here: youtu.be/UQt-JP76niQ?si=K58lYnkS#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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Meet Lebo*, a 17-year-old from Thaba Nchu who recently took part in Boikucho's Men and Boys Dialogue at Noga Post near Bloemfontein. The project is supported by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
Growing up in a community where violence, harmful stereotypes, and a lack of positive male role models are common realities, Lebo joined other boys and men in a safe space for honest conversations about masculinity, identity, and belonging.
Through the dialogue, participants reflected on the pressures boys face and explored healthier ways to express themselves, build relationships, and navigate challenges.
These conversations matter. By creating spaces where boys can be heard, supported, and guided, we can help break cycles of violence and build stronger, more hopeful futures for the next generation.
*AI-generated image used to protect the identity of c#YouthMonthY#nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaLikeMadiba
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Join us today as Samkelisiwe Mnguni, Programme Manager for Youth Leadership at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, speaks on SABC 2's "Eintlek Let's Connect" about the growing crisis of violence against children and what South Africa must do to better protect its youngest citizens.
📺 SABC2
🕟 16:30 today
The discussion will explore the rise in child-on-child sexual violence, the gaps in our child protection systems, online safety risks, and why protecting children requires action from all of us. All part of #ChildProtectionWeek.
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