Forever Young Ball
Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
-26.1648722
28.062517699999944
Description
In honour and celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centennial, House of Mandela Family Foundation, Enhle Cares Foundation and Africa Rising Foundation supported by Global Citizen and The Nozala Trust, have come together to create a platform that promotes and supports social justice, arts and culture, education and all facets of community development throughout South Africa including youth and women empowerment. As this is the inaugural Forever Young Ball & Gala Dinner the vision is a continuation of the legacy of Madiba.
“I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school.” – Nelson Mandela
Madiba was the strongest protagonist for youth empowerment and leadership especially for those in rural disadvantaged communities and it is with this motivation that the Forever Young Team embarks on this annual fundraising Gala. The main objective is to increase access for the youth. It is to promote an effective youth participation in the non- profit sector and foster the philanthropic culture that was pioneered by Madiba.
“Young people are capable, when aroused, of bringing down the towers of oppression and raising the banners of freedom.” – Nelson Mandela
The Forever Young Ball & Gala Dinner will profile, young and driven leaders whose works are committed to crucial economic and social issues within communities and industries. It is a campaign of active citizenry and an invitation for like-minded individuals and organizations to partner with the Forever Young Team in its efforts to promote positive contribution to mental, emotional and physical health; community integration and capacity building; agriculture; development of entrepreneurial skills; creation of opportunities for lifelong learning; sports and leisure; and environmental protection and knowledge sharing on global warming and its effects.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
Our beneficiaries:
House of Mandela Family Foundation is non-profit organization that is committed to improving the livelihoods ofSouth Africa’s poverty-stricken communitiesand globally advocate for social issues that affect African communities mainly social justice, advocacy, HIV and AIDS, education, health, agriculture, women empowerment and promoting alternative energy sectors. Grounded by the spirit ofUbuntu,House of Mandela Family Foundation believes in promoting partnerships as evidenced by their support forSt. Mary’s Foundation and the My Life Foundation via rural youth skills development. The organization also has a major focus on food security and has embarked on a five year Qunu Food Security Project. Through agricultural training and monitoring the project seeks to advance food security within underprivileged communities and aid rural food programs.
Africa Rising is a non-profit organization founded by young people for young people. Focusing on youth empowerment and education, Africa Rising successfully runs nationally accredited computer coding workshops for high school students equipping them industry relevant entry skills. Successful students go on to write an examination with Oracle and receive their NQF Level 4 Certificate. The projects thus far were mainly in the Eastern Cape but there is scope to expand nationally to increase access to rural communities. Africa Rising also focuses on publicizing the positive image of Africa to the world through publications, films, media and social interaction. The belief is that young Africans if given the opportunities and profiled have the passion and ideas that can transform their communities and affect positive change.
The Enhle Cares Foundation is a multi- faceted organization targeting girls and women in disadvantaged communities. The goal is to identity gaps in service provision and through collaborative works offer solutions to specific issues. To date there has been a drive to provide respite activities for girls in Soweto who are primary care givers for their family members affected by HIV/ AIDS, disability or old age. Through compassionate mentorship Enhle Cares Foundation is able to provide referral support for beneficiaries that need ongoing support and promote multi-generational interventions to ensure sustainability.
All questions about tickets and sponsorship can be directed to our production team: event@foreveryoungball.com and/or diana@foreveryoungball.com
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Start:
2018-11-30T17:30:00+02:00
End:
2018-11-30T22:30:00+02:00
Category
Social
Tickets
3rd tier individual tickets
2.1e4
ZAR
60
2nd tier individual tickets
3.5e4
ZAR
150
1st tier individual tickets
4.9e4
ZAR
40
3rd tier table of ten
2.1e5
ZAR
6
2nd tier table of ten
3.5e5
ZAR
15
1st tier table of ten
4.9e5
ZAR
4
