Spirit Of Mandela

Q: What is the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (Canada)?

• A: On September 25 1998, the world's largest classroom ever assembled gathered at Toronto's Roger’s Centre (SkyDome) for a celebration with our founder, Mr. Nelson R. Mandela. On that day, over 40,000 school children helped to launch the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada). The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) supports the programs and activities of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund in South Africa by providing financial assistance to empower, nurture, motivate and care for children and youth in South Africa from impoverished backgrounds. To maximize the impact of our resources, we secure matching grants from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and other funding agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals committed to sustainable development in South Africa. Secondly, we work within schools in Canada to educate Canadian youth about South Africa’s culture and history, and the importance of international development and leadership. For more information, please visit: NMCF Canada

Q: How do I register for the Spirit of Mandela event?

• A: You can register online here.

Q: Who are the beneficiaries of this event?

• A: Beneficiaries are South African children and youth from birth to 22 years old and Canadian youth who are given the opportunity to learn about South Africa and gain valuable expertise through volunteering for the event.

Q: How can I volunteer for the Spirit of Mandela event?

• A: Volunteers are an essential part of the Spirit of Mandela event; to find out more please click here.

Q: How can I register to be a Speaker for the event?

• A: You can register to be a Speaker here.

Q: If I donate, will I get a tax receipt?

• A: Yes. The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (Canada) will issue a year end tax receipt for all donations.

Q: What is the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) Charitable Business Number?

• A: The Charitable Registration Number is 87067-2995-RR0001

Q: Do you have staff on the ground (overseas) or do you send the money to someone else (partner)?

• A: We work through the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (South Africa) who have the technical and programming capacity to execute the projects. However, all projects are closely monitored by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) through the regular field visits by Canadian based project officers. There is also a rigorous reporting schedule that our partners must follow.