30 Years of Impact
What will it take to ensure every child has access to nutritious food? Alleviation of poverty is part of the answer.
This World Food Day, the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow” highlights the need for sustainable solutions to food insecurity. As a key focus area for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, poverty alleviation means addressing the challenges families face in accessing food and other essentials, while supporting communities to build more secure futures for their children.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
Being a handwashing hero starts with a simple habit: washing your hands with soap and clean water at the right times, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
This Global Handwashing Day, the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero!” reminds us that good hygiene helps prevent the spread of disease and protects children’s health. But children also need access to clean water, soap and safe sanitation facilities to make handwashing possible.
Let’s build healthy habits and create environments where every child can stay safe and thrive.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
How do we protect children from violence as digital technologies create new forms of harm? Today, at the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in Lesotho, discussions are focusing on preventing violence against children and addressing risks in the digital environment.
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund welcomes the Committee’s efforts to strengthen collaboration across African Union mechanisms and commends its Chairperson, Hon. Sabrina Gahar, for advancing this work.
This priority is reflected in NMCF’s new strategy, "Khuluma Mntwana Sikuzwe", which prioritises interventions addressing violence against children through advocacy and poverty alleviation. NMCF has also submitted a proposal for consideration in revising the Committee’s 2027 Day of the African Child theme to address digital issues.
Protecting children requires coordinated action that keeps their rights, safety and wellbeing at the centre.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
Was honoured to meet your team at the session .
What does leadership look like when you’re still at school? It starts with listening, speaking up and taking responsibility for the people around you.
On Saturday, 43 learners graduated from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s Legacy Academy in Johannesburg. The programme helps Grade 9–11 learners build confidence, understand challenges in their communities and identify practical ways to contribute to solutions.
Congratulations to all 43 graduates. Your leadership can make a difference today, not just in the future.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
🌱 Shadi Nyokong of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund joined the Early Childhood Development Conference in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, organised by the Urangani Professional Development Centre. Shadi participated in panel discussions on two key areas: adequate nutrition and opportunities for early learning. Both are essential to helping children reach their developmental milestones and giving them a stronger start in life.
The conference brought together stakeholders from healthcare, education, social development, government, academia and other sectors to discuss how collaboration, evidence-based practice and strategic partnerships can improve outcomes for young children.
We believe that supporting children to survive, develop and thrive means recognising the importance of these early years and working with families, communities and partners to help give every child the best possible start.
#NMCF30Years #ServeLikeMadiba #KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
Congratulations to the 43 learners graduating from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s Legacy Academy!
Their participation reflects a commitment to learning, growing and understanding how they can contribute to their communities. Through the Academy, these young people have explored leadership, social challenges and the role they can play in finding solutions.
As they return to their schools and communities, the challenge is to put these lessons into practice and use their skills and confidence to support others.
We look forward to seeing how these young leaders put what they have learned into action.
#NMCF30Years
#ServeLikeMadiba
#KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
Today, 43 young people are taking an important step in their leadership journey as they graduate from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund’s Legacy Academy in Johannesburg.
Part of the Fund’s Youth Leadership Programme, the Academy works with learners in Grades 9–11 to build their leadership skills, strengthen their confidence and help them identify ways to address challenges in their schools and communities.
The message is simple: young people don’t have to wait until adulthood to make a difference. They can start by speaking up, listening to others and taking action on the issues that matter to them.
#NMCF30Years
#ServeLikeMadiba
#KhulumaMntwanaSikuzwe
💯🙏❤️Amen! Glory to God! Praise the Lord! Hallelujah🇿🇦🇮🇱
Doing a little shopping at Menlyn Park? You can now support the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund while you're there.
Thanks to Menlyn Cares, NMCF has aMenlyn Park Shopping Centreing Centre from October to December 2026, giving shoppers an opportunity to learn more about our work, purchase merchandise, and support our programmes.
This is also a donation drop-off point. Shoppers, tenants and employees can donate toys, clothing and toiletries to help support children in need.
📍 Find us at New World Entrance 7, next to Checkers. It is also accessible from any other entrance.
Come say #nmcf30yearsM#servelikemadibaL#khulumamntwanasikuzweanaSikuzwe
