The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Walk ended at the Johannesburg Zoo

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Nedbank Affinity affiliated programme hosted their annual walk in Parktown and ended at the Johannesburg Zoo on July 13.

Every year, Nelson Mandela celebrated his birthday with his children. In 2022, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund launched the Children’s Fun Walk as part of the Children’s Fund’s annual children’s celebration.

The walk was a build-up activity to July 18 – the day famously known as International Mandela Day, the former President’s birthday.

Facts about the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund:

• The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund is an advocacy and social developmental agency founded by former president, Nelson Mandela in 1995.
• In line with its vision to change the way society treats its children and youth, the Fund’s mission is to give voice and dignity to African children by building a rights-based movement.
• The organisation’s strategic programmes include Child Safety and Protection, Child Survival, Development, Thriving, Sustainable Livelihoods, Youth Leadership, and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg.

Facts about the Nedbank Children’s Affinity:

• The Nedbank Children’s Affinity Programme is one of four multi-award-winning programmes, the other programmes include the Green Affinity, the Arts Affinity and the Sport Affinity.
• The purpose of the Nedbank Children’s Affinity programme is to address the social and economic challenges faced by children in South Africa.
• It aims to make a positive and sustainable impact on their lives by partnering with reputable organisations and implementing effective projects.

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