Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Child Protection and Safety helps the most vulnerable children – supporting those who have been abused, who live on the streets or are refugees. Court support programmes counsel traumatised children and prepare them to face their attackers in court. There is strong emphasis on the prevention of abuse with after school clubs to keep children safe.

Goelama. Child headed households and children who are caring for sick parents as a result of the HIV Aids pandemic are also offered support through the Goelama programme. NMCF helps communities to develop systems to identify and care for vulnerable children. They are also encouraged in income generating activities that provide long term stability for children and their families.

Youth for Change aims to build the confidence of young people, through participation in a Children’s Parliament and by helping them to develop entrepreneurial skills and involving them in community action particularly in HIV and Aids prevention.

Sport for Good uses a range of sports to reach out to young people, develop self esteem and equip them with leadership, mentoring and coaching skills that could lead to employment.

Through these programmes of work the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund reached and helped over 87,000 children and young people in the past year.