The Foundation
About the Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Foundation was established after Mr Nelson Mandela’s retirement on August 19, 1999 and leads the development of a living legacy that captures the vision and values of Mr Mandela’s life and work.
Through the creation of strategic networks and partnerships, the Nelson Mandela Foundation directs resources, knowledge and practice to add value and demonstrate new possibilities.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation embodies the spirit of reconciliation, ubuntu, and social justice. Our work is a celebration of Mr Mandela’s life.
Foundation News
“The Meaning of Home” exhibition launches at Nelson Mandela Foundation
August 24, 2010 – A photo exhibition, called the “The Meaning of Home”, which traces Nelson Mandela’s childhood journeys through rural towns in the Eastern Cape, is currently on display at the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s offices.
Foundation supports Take a Girl Child to Work campaign
August 19, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has taken part for the second year in a row in the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign, hosting 13-year-old Nomvula Sikhakhane from Rand Girls’ School on Thursday, August 19.
Joe Matthews passes away
August 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairman, Board of Trustees and staff we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Matthews, who passed away earlier today.
Financial Highlights
Annual Report 2009 (3.47MB)
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Annual Report for 2009
Annual Report 2008 (4.4MB)
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Annual Report for 2008
Publications
HIV Risk Exposure Among Young Children (1.1MB)
A study of 2 to 9 year-olds served by public health facilities in the Free State, South Africa
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