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It’s time for African governments to invest more in nutrition

2018-09-06T08:27:13+00:00August 27th, 2018|

Not enough is being done by our governments in investing in nutrition!   The East and Southern Africa (ESA) National Budget Commitment to Nutrition report showed that less than  1% of the governments’ national budget is allocated to nutrition programmes. This is not enough!   African countries are investing a very small amount of their

Healing the world through life experiences – Matilda’s story

2018-08-14T09:21:51+00:00August 13th, 2018|

“My life started again all thanks to the Women Creating Wealth programme,” - Matilda Kambanga, a business owner, Tanzania      Matilda Kambanga is part of the Graça Machel Trust Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme that aims to build the capacity of 1 000 women-owned enterprises to grow and scale their businesses in Tanzania, Malawi and

Graça Machel Trust celebrates South Africa women’s month

2018-08-08T13:09:41+00:00August 8th, 2018|

  “Wathinta abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo” is a common phrase that has been used since the 1950s. It translates to when you strike a woman, you strike a rock – enforcing the strength that women are. As we celebrate women’s day, we remember, not only South African women, but women from across Africa that helped pave

Question and Answer with Graça Machel Trust’s nutrition champion: Christine Muyama

2018-07-23T13:47:57+00:00July 13th, 2018|

      In 1996, when Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa, he emphasized the need for health and nutrition for all in South Africa. In March 1996, he received the honorary fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in appreciation of the work he was doing for health and nutrition. In getting

Making women and children more visible – Selma Inocência’s story

2018-07-16T11:04:23+00:00July 11th, 2018|

We see and experience inequality on an everyday basis. We have seen it from when Africans were traded as slaves to Europeans during the slave trade. We have seen African countries being colonised and when South Africa was ruled under the Apartheid regime.   Today we see inequality in work places, in our homes, and

Meet Nonhlanhla Masina who believes state of the art education should be for everyone!

2018-07-16T14:17:39+00:00July 10th, 2018|

In 1999, Nelson Mandela founded the Nelson Mandela Foundation. He wanted to create an instrument which would outlive him. One of the key gifts he gave to the world was Mandela day – a global challenge which encourages people to take time out – 67 minutes – on his birthday to help others. This has

Press Release: Renowned Humanitarian Mrs Graça Machel Awarded World Prize for Integrated Development

2018-07-06T10:08:14+00:00July 5th, 2018|

26 April 2018,   Panel of respected international development experts select celebrated Mozambican as this year’s Laureate   The 2018 World Prize for Integrated Development is awarded to Mrs Graça Machel for her significant social justice achievements and tireless work on behalf of women and children. In particular, Mrs Machel is recognised for her leadership of

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