Mandela Impact Forum 2025 – Call for Applications

Omran Aburayya
Aug 17
2 min read

Updated: Aug 23

If you are a young leader passionate about justice, peacebuilding, and social change, applications are now open for the Mandela Impact Forum 2025, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 20–23, 2025. This transformative four-day event invites changemakers from over 50 countries to walk in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps and translate his enduring values into action through leadership development, intercultural dialogue, and collaborative impact.

🌍 Forum Summary

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Organizer: Ecovay Global
Event Dates: November 20–23, 2025
Target Group: Students, professionals, NGO workers, activists, and youth leaders aged 16–50 from all nationalities
Focus Areas: Leadership, peacebuilding, intercultural exchange, and social justice
Coverage: Fully funded, partially funded, self-funded, and forum access categories
Application Deadline: September 20, 2025
Results Announcement: Last week of September 2025
Language Requirement: English proficiency

💡 Forum Overview

The Mandela Impact Forum 2025 is designed to honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy by empowering youth leaders and change-makers across the world. Through an immersive program of leadership workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, cultural exchange, and historical tours, participants will gain the skills and global perspectives necessary to foster justice, equality, and peace.

Program Highlights:

Leadership workshops with global experts
Panel discussions with activists and educators
Networking sessions with delegates from 50+ countries
Cultural Night showcasing traditions, music, and cuisine
Mandela Legacy Tour, including Robben Island, guided by former political prisoners
Team-building and innovation challenges promoting global citizenship

💰 Pricing and Scholarships

Participants can apply under different categories based on funding availability:

Fully Funded (20 seats)
- $11.99 application fee
- Airfare
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transport
- Event access
- Legacy tour
- Official merchandise
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
- Visa supporting letter
- Speaking opportunities
Partially Funded (30 seats)
- $11.99 application fee
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transport
- Event access
- Legacy tour
- Official merchandise
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
- Visa supporting letter
- Speaking opportunities
- Airfare not included
Forum Access (50 seats)
- $149
- Meals
- Event access
- Legacy tour
- Official merchandise
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
- Speaking opportunities
- Visa supporting letter
- Travel and accommodation not included
Self-Funded (50 seats)
- $449
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transport
- Event access
- Legacy tour
- Official merchandise
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
- Speaking opportunities
- Visa supporting letter
- Airfare not included

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Age: 16–50 years
Open to applicants from all nationalities
Students, professionals, NGO workers, or youth leaders passionate about social justice, leadership, and peacebuilding
English communication proficiency
Demonstrated motivation, leadership potential, and community impact

📝 Application Process

Visit the official application portal at https://ecovay.org/mif-2025/
Choose your preferred category (fully funded, partially funded, forum access, or self-funded)
Submit the application form
Pay the non-refundable application fee
Await selection results