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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.
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.
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“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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We will be at the Rand Show 🎡 Come visit the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund at Hall 7, stands 7D04 & 7D05 and discover more about the work we do to support and protect children across South Africa.
Don't miss out on exclusive apparel from our pop-up shop. Bring your family, stop by, and be part of the journey as we continue celebrating 30 years of impact.
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This year, for Human Rights Day, South Africa marks 30 years of the Bill of Rights under the theme: “Making Human Dignity Real.” Rooted in the legacy of the Sharpeville Massacre, this day reminds us that the rights we uphold today were hard won through sacrifice and collective struggle led by leaders like Nelson Mandela and Robert Sobukwe.
For children, human rights are not abstract. They mean safety, dignity, access to education, and the ability to grow free from violence and exclusion.
As we mark 30 years of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, we are reminded that advancing children’s rights is central to making dignity real, not just in principle, but in practice.
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Our team is out in malls across Gauteng, continuing to support the work of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as we mark 30 years of impacting children’s lives 💛
Come meet the team, learn more about our work, and find out how you can be part of creating a safer, more supportive world for children.
📍 Find us here:
17 – 23 March
* Carlswald Centre (Midrand) – Spar Court
* Fourways Crossing – Pick n Pay
24 – 30 March
* Mall@55 – Dischem Court
* Mall of the South – Clicks Court
31 March – 06 April
* Cradlestone
* Ferndale on Republic – Dischem Court
Every conversation and every contribution helps us continue placing children at the centre of society.
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Here’s a look back at a memorable evening ✨ As part of our ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, the Gala brought together partners, supporters, and friends of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund to reflect on the journey and the people behind it.
Thank you to everyone who continues to be part of this journey to ensure every child is safe, heard, and able to thrive. 💛
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ICYMI 🔊 We celebrated 30 years of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund with a special Gala Evening, bringing together partners, supporters, and friends of the Fund to honour Madiba’s enduring vision for children.
The evening reflected on three decades of impact while raising support for the work that continues across communities, ensuring children are safe, heard, and able to thrive. From inspiring reflections to the live auction, the night was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together for children.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to walk this journey with us. The next chapter starts now. 💛
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