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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.

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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.

Nomvula Sikhakhane with the Foundation's Florence Garishe

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 photographed at an event at the Nelson Mandela Foundation

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.

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Annual financial statements
Nelson Mandela Day 2010
Annual Lecture 2010
Lira Live Concert
mandela cartoons: 20 years of freedom
Foundation warns of scams