Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has designed four Programs that are implemented by community-based-organisations throughout South Africa and the SADC region. Our Child Safety and Protection Programme creates a safer environment for children and youth in schools and communities. Our Child Survival, Development and Thriving Programme focusses on the first 1000 days of a child’s life and reducing child mortality and supporting pregnant mothers and their babies. It also strengthens community health systems and the training of Community Health Workers and Clinic Committees; and through the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital provides tertiary-level treatment to critically ill children throughout in the SADC region. Our Sustainable Livelihood Programme strengthens families economically and socially to deal with the vulnerability of children and youth. Our Youth Leadership Programme provides youth from all walks of life irrespective of their socio-economic background, to lead and ...