Mary Memela Foundation

Award-winning and registered nonprofit advocating for the rights and well-being of women and children in the townships and rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

Lerato Koloko the Healthy Lifestyles Lead at the @UNICEF_SA Club at @mary_memela, participated at the #FixMyFoodZA workshop on 2 - 4 Oct 2026 | to develop FMF’s strategic direction and advocacy plan for 2027 | a verified grassroots volunteer-led club affiliated with UNICEF SA.

[UNICEF South Africa @UNICEF_SA]

Our food. Our health. Our future. It’s time for action!✊

Children deserve healthier food environments in the spaces where they live, learn and grow.

Young people are speaking up. 📣

South Africa, let’s #FixMyFood!

Watch. Share. Add your voice.

#NationalNutritionWeek

[UNICEF South Africa @UNICEF_SA]

No woman, no girl should live in fear.🖤

Every woman and every child has the right to be safe.💙

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@mary_memela, as a C20 South Africa organization member, made these policy recommendations in regards to women and gender equality | for the protection of women and children and restructuring the CPF in all communities | addressing the immediate needs of survivors. #WomensMonth

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@mary_memela, a C20 South Africa organization member, made these policy recommendations on women and gender equality | for victims of #GBVF to get justice, for social cohesion and the safety and well-being of children | addressing the immediate needs of survivors. #WomensMonth

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

This #WomensMonth, we look back at the G20 South Africa and how @mary_memela participated through the 5th Working Group on Women and Gender Equality | through open discussions to drive change | award-winning nonprofit advocating for the rights of women and children. #WomensMonth

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@mary_memela honours the courage, strength, and resilience of the women who protested the pass laws on 9 Aug 1956 | as an award-winning nonprofit, we draw inspiration from those women, by positioning women in leadership roles | let the spirit of women live on, this #WomensDay.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

Mary Memela Foundation Executive Committee Vacancies 2026/2027:

○ Secretary
○ Treasurer

A relevant qualification or leadership experience will be an added advantage. Email us: [email protected] your CV. Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

Makgotso Raesibe Thaba has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of @mary_memela due to her 8 years of experience | this position has always been reserved and occupied by a woman since 2020 | for women to be part of the decision-making process and influence change. #WomensMonth

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

“We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in any society, a life free from violence and fear.” - Nelson Mandela #MandelaMonth #ForEveryChild

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

"Freedom can not be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression... Our endeavors must be about the liberation of the woman, the emancipation of the man and the liberty of the child." - Nelson Mandela #MandelaMonth #ForEveryChild

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

“Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation." - Nelson Mandela #MandelaDay #ForEveryChild

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

Mary Memela Foundation Executive Committee Vacancies 2026/2027:

○ Chairperson
○ Deputy Chairperson
○ Secretary
○ Treasurer
○ Public Relations Office

A relevant qualification or leadership experience will be an added advantage. Email us your CV. Closing Date: 31 July 2026.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." - Nelson Mandela #MandelaMonth #ForEveryChild

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

"Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation." - Nelson Mandela #MandelaMonth #ForEveryChild

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

Today, marks the 6th anniversary of @mary_memela making a meaningful grassroots impact in rural areas and townships | founded in honor of Mary Memela and to advocate for the rights and well-being of women and children | here's to many more years and we appreciate all the support.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@UNICEF_SA Club at @mary_memela will engage at the UNICEF SA Volunteer Programme AGM | the AGM will bring together volunteer clubs from across SA to reflect on the past year’s achievements and engage with UNICEF leadership | a verified grassroots club affiliated with UNICEF SA.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@mary_memela is an award-winning and registered nonprofit advocating for the rights and well-being of children | for the past 6 years we made a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents | we join the rest of South Africa in commemorating #ChildProtectionWeek.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@UNICEF_SA Club at @mary_memela ExCo set to have a consultation with the UNICEF Social Policy Team | to discuss policy & participation, and engagement, the club continues its effort to include disabled children | a verified grassroots volunteer-led club affiliated with UNICEF SA.

[Mary Memela Foundation @mary_memela]

@UNICEF_SA Club at @mary_memela needs your support to amplify an important youth survey | we urge people who are 18-30 years to take this survey: https://t.co/oMcp3LT59u in shaping better solutions for youth employment in SA | a verified grassroots club affiliated with UNICEF SA.