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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.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Rand Show this past weekend 🎡 Whether you visited to learn more about the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, purchased from our pop-up shop, or made a donation, we appreciate your support 💛
Every conversation, every contribution, and every show of interest helps strengthen our work for children across South Africa. We’re grateful to have shared this space with you as we continue celebrating 30 years of impact.
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If you’re at the Rand Show 2026 today… this is your sign 👀
Come through to Hall 7, stands 7D04 & 7D05 and experience it for yourself!
We’ve got our NMCF pop-up shop, amazing team on the ground, and a space full of purpose, energy, and impact
– Learn more about the work we do
– Connect with the team behind the mission
– Grab some exclusive NMCF apparel
This isn’t just a stop, it’s a moment to be part of something bigger. Every conversation, every visit, every show of support helps grow a community that’s been changing lives for 30 years.
Don’t just walk past… come be part of the story.
#NMCF30Years
#ServeLikeMadiba
We’re live at the Rand Show 📢 Come through to Hall 7, stands 7D04 & 7D05, and spend some time with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund team. Whether you’re buying our apparel , donating, or just stopping for a chat, we’d love to see you 👋
It’s a great day out for the family and a chance to connect with the work we do for children across South Africa.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
On World Autism Awareness Day, we highlight the Girl Power Project’s partnership with Autism South Africa through the “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” programme. The initiative equips teachers, therapists, and school staff to create safer, more inclusive environments for children on the autism spectrum.
Through creative tools like Bully Bingo, children are encouraged to understand bullying and learn how to support, rather than exclude, their autistic peers.
As we mark 30 years of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, this work reflects a simple principle: every child has value, and every child deserves to feel safe, included, and heard.
🎥 Learn more: www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com/?playlist=7b186a4&video=af7a0dc
👉 Donate: www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com/donate-now/
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Every child deserves to be seen, understood, and supported. And in ways that recognise who they are 💙
On World Autism Awareness Day, under the theme “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value,” we are reminded that inclusion requires intentional action: in classrooms, in communities, and in how we design systems that support children.
For children on the spectrum, this means access, acceptance, and environments that enable them to thrive on their own terms. As we mark 30 years of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, we continue to advocate for a society that does not just include, but truly values every child.
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
Heading to the Rand Show? 🎡 Make a stop at Hall 7, stands 7D04 & 7D05 and connect with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund team. Learn more about the work being done to support children and communities across South Africa.
You can also check out our on-site pop-up shop, featuring a range of Fund apparel available at the stand.
Come through, spend some time with us, and be part of the celebration of 30 years of impact.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba
“Behind every data point is someone’s child.” Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo took the stage at our 30th Anniversary Gala Evening to reflect on where the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has come from and where it must go next.
From measurable impact in communities like Abaqulusi to reaching millions of children over three decades, her message grounded the milestone in both progress and urgency.
30 years on, the call is clear: this work cannot be sustained by goodwill alone. It requires committed partnerships, smarter investment, and shared accountability to address child poverty and inequality at scale.
As we continue marking this milestone year, we carry forward a simple and important call: “Speak, child, we hear you.”
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The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund convened a three-day Knowledge Sharing and Learning Session for Implementing Partners of the Girl Power Programme (GPP) from 24–26 March 2026. The session created a collaborative platform for partners to reflect on the full implementation cycle, beginning with a deep dive into programme outcomes, impact, and success stories. Day 1 focused on identifying what worked well, with partners sharing best practices, innovative approaches, and real-life beneficiary impact stories that demonstrated positive shifts in empowerment, gender-based violence awareness, and community engagement.
Building on this, Day 2 unpacked key challenges and constraints experienced during implementation, including financial processes, monitoring and evaluation systems, and operational barriers. Partners engaged in solution-driven discussions, identifying root causes and sharing practical adaptation strategies. The final day shifted toward the future, exploring sustainability, strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, and contributing to a compendium of best practices. The session concluded with clear commitments and a collective way forward, reinforcing a shared vision to strengthen programme impact and ensure long-term sustainability for the Girl Power Programme.
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