'We can be human only together'
‘God's dream is that you and I and all of us will realise that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion. In God’s family, there are no outsiders, no enemies. Black and white, rich and poor, gay and straight, Jew and Arab, Muslim and Christian, Hindu and Buddhist, Hutu and Tutsi, Pakistani and Indian—all belong. When we start to live as brothers and sisters and to recognize our interdependence, we become fully human.’
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Web links
Global Exchange for Social Investment (GEXSI)
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund UK
National Academy of Parenting Practitioners
Welcome to Tutu Foundation UK
Our Mission Statement
The Tutu Foundation UK continues the inspiring and transforming work of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
The foundation applies Archbishop Tutu’s work in mediation and conflict transformation to British communities in conflict. In doing so it offers a practical and proven solution to one of the most pressing needs in the UK today – reclaiming and transforming the lives of young people who are involved in violence, anti-social behaviour and gangs .
Applying the critical lessons learned by Archbishop Desmond Tutu through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, we believe that the voice of disaffected youth must be heard and that this is the first step in a process whereby youth leadership can be redirected and young lives can be reclaimed.
Behind the media stories which we see every day, the agencies with a duty of care in these communities, the police and to some extent the government have their backs against the wall - all are desperate for fresh ideas and thinking.
The Tutu foundation offers the fresh approach that is so desperately needed.
News archive:
July 12th 2008 charity football match: The Gordon Banks XI v Pele XI at Stoke City FC. An amazing event in the presence of Archbishop Tutu and Pele! Masses of other celebrities played in the match. 2007.
www.banksofengland.org for more informationRead Daily Mirror's feature article about the game (14th June 08)
Merseyside Young Transformers (MYT) 1st workshop run by Tutu Foundation UK March 11th 08 read more
Reception at South Africa House 30th January 2008 Tutu Foundation UK receptionhosted by the South Africa High Commissioner Her Excellency Dr.Lindiwe Mabuza. read more
Tutu Foundation UK is part of a new initiative launched on 8th November 2007 by the Community Foundation for Merseyside and the Merseyside police.
Tutu Foundation UK Launched at Reuters HQ in London, June 27th 2007
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Corporate Social Responsibility
How your company can support the Foundation
Job opportunities with the Tutu Foundation UK
News:
Tutu Foundation UK enters into partnership with British Council to develop ubuntu based tools for measuring social impact.
Foundation awarded Capacitybuilders grant. Click here for press release from Capacitybuilders
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu spoke at Guildhall, London,June 11th 2008 about community cohesion and the work of the Tutu Foundation UK.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu gave the 6th Cowdrey lecture at Lord's cricket ground in London on 10th June 08. The Spirit of Cricket can be heard by clicking here
Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert 27th June 08 in Hyde Park, London