By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Caption: Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO of Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Neale Hill, President of Ford Motor Company Southern Africa.
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa officially handed over 19 vehicles to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) to bolster the Fund’s outreach initiatives and community-driven programmes across the country.
The handover, commemorating Mandela Month, marks a milestone as the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund celebrates its 30th anniversary – three decades of championing children’s rights and transforming lives throughout South Africa and the region.
The vehicles will be provided to the Fund for three years, which includes full maintenance and insurance.
“As a brand that recently celebrated its own centenary, Ford understands the importance of giving back and forging enduring partnerships that drive meaningful progress in society. We believe that real impact is achieved when strong partnerships are rooted in shared purpose. This collaboration is about enabling the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund to deepen its reach, strengthen its services, and continue making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. We’re proud to contribute to Madiba’s legacy in a practical and empowering way. Neale Hill, President of Ford Motor Company Africa.
The vehicles will allow the Fund’s programme teams to expand their reach into underserved communities, respond to urgent child protection cases, and support grassroots initiatives aimed at empowering young people.
“We are excited about the collaboration with Ford. The vehicles will enable us to reach the remote parts of the country where the most vulnerable children are likely to be found. It is collaborations like these with the private sectors that will enable us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and the families from which they come. Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.