Europa Trust is proud to announce that it has chosen The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as its charity for the year.

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund is an international, non-profit organisation committed to creating a better future for children and was created by Nelson Mandela in 1995.

Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist and served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He frequently gave priority to reconciliation, while introducing policies aimed at combating poverty and inequality.

Nelson Mandela declined to run for a second presidential term, instead choosing to become a global statesman promoting peace and reconciliation throughout the world. He has received 250 international awards for his efforts including the Nobel Peace Prize.

One of Nelson Mandela’s first actions on becoming President was to establish the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. He wanted to create a fund for children that promoted child health and created a better future for children. He committed one third of his Presidential salary for five years to ensure the international continuation of the fund and as his charitable legacy for children.

Europa Trust is committed to charitable organisations and will be supporting the Nelson Mandela Children’s fund in 2013.