The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a not-for-profit public benefit organisation founded in 1999 by Nelson Mandela as his post-presidential office to advance his lifelong commitment to peace, human rights, and democracy.
Our purpose is clear , we mobilise Nelson Mandela’s legacy to contribute to the creation of just societies - in South Africa, across Africa, and globally. These are societies in which all people can realise their potential free from the systemic burdens of poverty, inequality, racism, patriarchy, and exclusion, and are rooted in equity of opportunity, democratic values, respect for human rights, and peaceful coexistence.
Being a trusted voice on Mandela’s life and times, and on critical social issues, is central to our identity. We advance this voice through dialogue, research, advocacy, and partnerships, always working with organisations and communities whose values help enable our vision for Madiba’s legacy. The Nelson Mandela Foundation has two exhibitions, one temporary and the other permanent called the Life and Times of Nelson Mandela.