Our Mission
For more than 10 years, the Mandela Legacy Foundation’s mission has been to develop solutions and partnerships that can improve the lives of South Africans.
Our Impact
We partner with individual businesses, government agencies, local and international donors, industry sector associations, technology providersand tertiary institutions who are equally committed to creating positive change.
Today, we pursue this mission by:
advancing projects that expand opportunities for more broadly-shared prosperity, and
sponsoring programs that help empower people and communities to take control of their physical and financial wellbeing.
10+
Years Serving communities
The Mandela Legacy Foundation has been serving the South African community for over 10 years and will continue to do so for many more years to come.
24+
million DOLLARS raised
Since we started, we have raised in excess of 24 million dollars for community projects, vocational education programs and new job creation.
600+
Thousand people Impacted
So far we have impacted the lives of 600,000 people across South Africa. Our aim is to change the lives of 10,000,000 people over the next ten years.
Our Initiatives
Mandela Legacy believes in a South Africa where all people can earn enough to support their families, achieve financial security, and provide their children with more opportunities. Every day, local governments, businesses, and nonprofit leaders across the country are working to make this dream possible in their communities.
Yet too often these community-driven approaches are missed by those who could invest in them and help them reach more people. This is especially true for efforts in small cities, rural communities and places with high rates of poverty.
We intend to change this.
women in leadership
It is no secret that women have historically faced greater barriers than men when it comes to fully participating in the economy. Across geographies and income levels, disparities between men and women persist in the form of pay gaps, uneven opportunities for advancement, and unbalanced representation in important decision-making.
Women in leadership, however, have proven to be beneficial for both the company and individual employees.
impact sourcing
The Mandela Legacy’s immediate focus is to create a future for South Africa’s youth (15-34) by providing guidance, hope, opportunity and most importantly of all, employment. For these young people, failure to gain an early foothold in the labor market can translate to a lifetime of lower earnings, family and community instability, and a host of other challenges.
better access to education
Mandela Legacy will continue working with the government to strengthen legal and policy frameworks to provide quality education to all children, with a special focus on the most marginalized. Support will be provided in promotion and implementation of a programme - and plan of action - to prevent school dropout and improve the quality and access to education.
"If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires."
Malcolm Gladwell
Our Founders
Zondwa Mandela - Chairman
Zondwa mandela
As Chairman of Mandela Legacy, Zondwa is responsible for creating economically sustainable solutions that meet humanitarian challenges. He is also responsible for creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction.
Lindo Mandela - Director
lindo mandela
As Director of Stakeholder Relations at Mandela Legacy, Lindo’s work involves creating the right climate to advance the vision of those we service. Her key function is to engage with clients and manage their interest within the various projects they undertake.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela - Co Founder
winnie mandela
Winnie Mandela held centre stage as the champion of the anti-apartheid revolution throughout the most turbulent era of South African history. She was the architect of South Africa’s liberation struggle and the matriarch dubbed ‘the Mother of the Nation’. She took the apartheid system head-on at huge personal cost in her stand against injustice and went on to serve on the ANC's National Executive Committee and later to become the President of the ANC’s Women’s League.
In order to ensure her lifelong pursuit of political equality, human rights, equal opportunity and social justice would continue, she co-founded the Mandela Legacy.
Zindzi Mandela - Co Founder
zindzi mandela
The youngest daughter of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela, Zindzi spent many years involved in South Africa’s freedom struggle. In her adult life she embraced roles in the arts, philanthropy and business.
She was a co-founder of the Mandela Legacy Foundation and was Managing Trustee of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
Until her untimely passing, she served as South Africa's ambassador to Denmark.
Get Involved
There are lots of ways to become involved with Mandela Legacy and help us to create a brighter future for South Africa.
Partner with us
Mandela Legacy works in partnership with business and industry, community and training organisations, and government to deliver innovative projects that provide opportunities for individuals to develop and shine.
The role of our partners range from sponsors and ambassadors to mutually beneficial strategic collaborations.
We actively seek out partnerships that help us deliver on our commitment to make a difference.
become a Volunteer
Volunteers are a truly valuable part of Mandela Legacy. Over the years 100’s of volunteers have helped us to create positive change in our communities.
Volunteering is a great way to meet interesting people, increase your skills and experience, and become involved in your local community.
Our volunteers work in many different ways across a broad range of programs and locations. Can you help?