Mamelani

01/06/2026

Happy International Children's Day.

For us, this day is a reminder that the right to care, support, and belonging doesn't have an age limit.

We work alongside young people who have grown up in alternative care, supporting their transitions into adulthood with developmental programmes, mentorship, and genuine community.

Today we celebrate them. Their resilience. Their voice. Their futures.

This June is Youth Month — follow along as we share the stories of young people shaping their own paths.

27/05/2026

Last week, we hosted our Programme Presentation for young people interested in joining the ProSEED Youth Development Programme at Mamelani Projects 🌱

The session created space for young people to learn more about the journey ahead, what support looks like during the transition into adulthood, and the different opportunities for growth and connection within the programme.

Young people were introduced to focus areas including independent living skills, education and career guidance, mental health and wellbeing, building support networks, and navigating life after care. These journeys are supported through individual mentoring, experiential group sessions, and wilderness experiences.

The presentation also gave young people an opportunity to ask questions, connect with one another, and reflect on whether this is a journey they would like to commit to.

We’re excited to meet the next group of young people considering this step towards growth, confidence, connection, and building their future 💛

26/05/2026

Reflecting, learning and carrying it forward.

Last week, Mamelani attended the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) Implementing Partner Learning Indaba 2026. A gathering that brought together implementing partners from across South Africa to reflect on the 2022–2027 strategic period and explore what comes next.
The two days created space to celebrate collective impact, share honest reflections on challenges and lessons learned, and deepen conversations about how we continue creating meaningful change for children and youth.
We engaged in discussions on sustaining impact beyond current funding cycles, strengthening partnerships, exploring future opportunities, and building on the knowledge and relationships developed across the sector.
Spaces like these remind us that meaningful change is built collectively, through reflection, collaboration, courage and a willingness to keep learning.
Thank you to Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and all implementing partners for creating a space to connect, share and imagine what is possible together.

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

Some experiences you just have to try for yourself. 🪓✨

Our team took a step outside the usual and spent the day doing something completely
different and honestly? We needed it more than we knew.

Trying new things together, stepping outside our comfort zones, and laughing until
our faces hurt that's what wellness looks like for us. 💛

A team that plays together, stays together. And we are so grateful for each other.


What's the most unexpected team activity you've ever tried? Tell us below 👇

17/05/2026

Still emotional after hearing our alumni share their stories yesterday.

Thank you to for spending time with our young people and creating space for their voices to be heard through the Impact Story series.

Real stories. Real growth. Real impact.

Go watch the full reel on their page.

13/05/2026

POV: Your team building exercise is making pancakes 🥞😭✨

We had the BEST day with lots of laughs, lots of batter, and maybe one or two pancakes on the floor 👀 This is what community looks like behind the scenes at Mamelani

12/05/2026

The team had an incredible time at sharing the story of who we are, what we do, and most importantly the young people we are privileged to walk alongside every day.
Cape Town, if you caught us on air, thank you for listening. And if you missed it. We've got the highlights right here. 🎙️

11/05/2026

Nothing about us, without us.

On Saturday 9 May, we brought young people together to share their voices and lived experiences — helping shape the guidelines that will support young people leaving care in South Africa.
Their courage, honesty, and wisdom in that room was something we will not forget. Real change happens when the people most affected are truly heard.