Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation

02/28/2026

This is in our hearts and hands as people being human…

02/19/2026

We join the world in giving thanks for the life of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a global leader for civil rights and a beloved friend of Africa. His leadership in overturning apartheid began at the time of Steve Biko's death in 1978 and never ceased. May your memory and spirit continue to bless us all

He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broker and a representative of Black America.

02/17/2026

Desmond Tutu , Family life:. An image of Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu with his wife and children.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s public life was deeply rooted in a strong family foundation. He was married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane, born on 14 October 1933 in Krugersdorp. The couple married on 2 July 1955 and shared nearly seven decades together.

They raised four children: Trevor Thamsanqa, Theresa Thandeka, Naomi Nontombi and Mpho Andrea, all of whom attended Waterford Kamhlaba School in Swaziland. Together, Desmond and Leah Tutu built a family life shaped by faith, love, and commitment amid the pressures of apartheid and public struggle.

The Tutu family later grew to include nine grandchildren. In 2015, the couple renewed their marriage vows in Orlando, Soweto. This was a celebration of enduring partnership and devotion.

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02/17/2026

The Walk for Peace by our beloved Buddhist monks has captivated us as we have walked in spirit with you each day….

01/20/2026

02/02/2022

Want to learn about the spirituality that fed and sustained Archbishop Desmond Tutu's life and passion for justice? This biography by Michael Battle will feed you and your practices!
You can join Dr. Battle in a Zoom conversation about the book this coming Sunday registering via this link https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalDioces91807/PublicRegistrations @/Event?linkString=M2ViZjJmZjEtMzIzYi00Y2E3LWEwZGItYWUyMTAxMDA5NzUw

12/30/2021

A hint at the living legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu - how will you pick up a piece of his mantle to make the world a more loving, just, inclusive and joyful place or every human being......

The BBC's Nomsa Maseko looks back at the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.

12/30/2021

A daughter remembers her father, Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing".

12/26/2021

Rest In Peace Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The archbishop, a powerful force for nonviolence in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

07/06/2021

His Holiness the Dalai Lama reunites online with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the occasion of the release of their new movie "Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times".
For more info please visit: https://missionjoy.org/
Mission:JOY

04/15/2020

A compassionate act has the potential to help many

03/02/2020

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for services to the LGBTI+ community from Outreach Africa, the organisers of Cape Town Pride 2020.