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Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund School Children Campaign 2018“A Mandela In Every Generation”

This year the Fund is holding A Mandela In Every Generation Writing Campaign for school students around the country – in celebration of Madiba’s centenary. Students are invited to submit pieces of writing, art, plays or fundraising inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values with the subject being: - A Mandela in Every Generation: What can I do to make SA better for ALL children…

Who can take part?The campaign is open to ALL schools, any young people’s community organisations and direct individual submissions. We invite and challenge ALL schools to participate by encouraging the kids to submit their work. Each school will then pick their TOP 5 essays, art, or plays and send them to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF), by email, post or fax. Direct individual submissions are also welcome (where your school is not participating).

Please Note: the schools and/or children that wish to donate or fundraise for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund are welcome to do so, and EFT the raised funds to NMCF (details below).

The three age groups are:Junior – up to 10 years old (the little ones can do art drawings e.t.c)Intermediate – 11-13 years old (writing, art, plays or fundraising)Senior – 14-19 years old (writing, art, plays or fundraising)

Campaign Guidelines Choose ONE or More of the following:

1) Write an essay about your role/responsibility in keeping Madiba dream of making SA better for all children.

2) Art work of what a better SA looks like for all children. (Juniors – up to 10 years old)3) A play/production inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values with the subject being: -

A Mandela in Every Generation: What can I do to make SA better for ALL children…4) Fundraise for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund – philanthropy (desire to promote the welfare of

others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes) - (see fundraising ideas attached)

Non-Profit Organisation: Reg. No: 004-638Web address: http://www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com

P.O. Box 797, Highlands North, 2037. 21 Eastwold Way, Saxonwold, 2196. Tel: (+27 11) 274-5600 Fax: (+27 11) 486-3914

Founder Chairperson Chief Executive OfficerNelson Mandela Yvonne Mokgoro Sibongile Mkhabela

Management Trustees Dion Basson • Warren Clewlow • Shirley Mabusela • Nana Magomola • Mpho Makwana • Irene Menell • Sibongile Mkhabela • Marumo Moerane • Yvonne Mokgoro • Victor Nosi

Charles Priebatsch • Eric Samson • Kathy Satchwell

TrusteesRichard Maponya • Patricia de Lille • M• Michael Katz • Johann Kriegler l • Kashan Maharaj • Onkgodisitse Mokonyane • Barbara Masekela • Joe Maswanganyi

Owen Maubane • Jacob Modise • Lulama Mokhobo • Kgomotso Moroka • Maseda Ratshikuni • Barbara Nell • Sakhile Masuku • Gabu Tugwana

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Style Think carefully about the language – choosing the words which best convey your intended meaning and

message. You are encouraged to use everyday language and colloquialisms but if appropriate please include

explanations in brackets. Think carefully about the characters in your writing and what they say about the world you live in. LANGUAGE – children are welcome and encouraged to write a language of their choice. Word Count The maximum word count is 500 words

DeadlinesAll entries must be submitted by 6 July 2018

Other Rules1) All writing submissions must be original and entirely that of the student (however, rewritings of existing

stories are acceptable if sufficiently original in presentation and content).2) The NMCF reserve the right publish and communicate submissions.3) The Trust and judges reserve the right not to award a prize in any particular categories if there are not

sufficient submissions or they feel that the submissions are not of sufficient merit.

PrizesCategory Prize per winning submission

(per Province)Prize for the winning Fundraising School(per Province)

Junior up to 10 years old

1st R3502nd R2003rd R150

R 1000

Intermediate11 – 13 years old

1st R3502nd R2003rd R150

R 1000 and elect a pupil/s to represent SA children in

Children’s Summit in Cape Town (10-12 July 2018) – all expenses paid

Senior 14 – 19 years old

1st R3502nd R2003rd R150

R 1000 and elect a pupil/s to represent SA children in

Children’s Summit in Cape Town (10-12 July 2018) – all expenses paid








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How to Enter

School entriesThe campaign is open to ALL schools, any young people’s community organisations and direct individual submissions. We invite and challenge ALL schools to participate by encouraging the kids to submit their work. Each school will then pick their TOP 5 essays, art, or plays and send them to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, by email, post or fax.

Please Note: the schools and/or children that wish to donate or fundraise for the NMCF are welcome to do so, and EFT the raised funds to NMCF (details below).

Please enter the following details, which will make it possible for us to contact you.

• Name of school & Province• Contact details• Each entry to have the child’s Name & Age

Fundraising Option• Raised funds or donation proof of payment:

Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Bank: Standard BankAccount number: 022569774Branch: 8305Reference: School campaign

Submissions to be sent to:[email protected] ORP.O. Box 797, Highlands North, 2037 OR21 Eastwold, Saxonwold, 2196 ORFax: 011 486 3914Further InformationFor further information please contact Vuyokazi Kakaza at [email protected]








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Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund School Children Campaign 2018“A Mandela In Every Generation”

Individual submissions

Many thanks for your interest in the campaign. We would be delighted to have your submission.

Rules for individual submissions are the same as school submissions rules and guidelines. However, while we cannot offer school prizes to individuals, individual submissions have the opportunity of winning the same prizes as students entering from schools.

Individual submissions please enter the following details, which will make it possible for us to contact you in absence of a school address.

Your Name Age & Province Contact details Name of School

Fundraising Option Raised funds/donation -proof of payment:

Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Bank: Standard BankAccount number: 022569774Branch: 8305Reference: Competition & your name

Submissions to be sent to:[email protected] ORP.O. Box 797, Highlands North, 2037 OR21 Eastwold, Saxonwold, 2196 ORFax: 011 486 3914

Further Information can be found at www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com or you can contact Vuyokazi Kakaza at [email protected]








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