Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
07 October 1931 – 26 December 2021
We are the official legacy organization of one of the world’s most iconic leaders, and his life-long partner.
Founded in 2011, the Tutu Legacy Foundation strives to preserve the legacy of the Tutus, while taking their example into the future by growing and facilitating powerful and courageous voices of uncompromised bravery in the world.

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
07 October 1931 – 26 December 2021
We are the official legacy organization of one of the world’s most iconic leaders, and his life-long partner.
Founded in 2013, the Tutu Legacy Foundation strives to preserve the legacy of the Tutus, while taking their example into the future by growing and facilitating powerful and courageous voices of uncompromised bravery in the world.

WHAT WE DO
Guided by the values of its Founders, the Foundation aims to nurture the courage to heal from the wounds of discrimination, prejudice, and conflict in societies across the world.
This takes place through the development of popular education and public engagement on the Arch and Mrs Leah Tutu’s life and example, deep facilitated processes of courageous conversation, the development of leaders of moral courage, and advocacy on key issues of freedom, justice, and equality across the world.
WHY ARE WE HERE
To contribute towards the nurturing of moral leadership;
To facilitate the dialogue and debate of reconciliation; to support programmes and event which are underscored by the values of Desmond and Leah Tutu; and which make use of the rich archival heritage curated by the Foundation.
For group bookings contact exhibition@tutu.org.za
WHY ARE WE HERE
To contribute towards the nurturing of moral leadership;
To facilitate the dialogue and debate of reconciliation; to support programmes and event which are underscored by the values of Desmond and Leah Tutu; and which make use of the rich archival heritage curated by the Foundation.
For group bookings contact exhibition@tutu.org.za


Our Values
We use our voice to spread messages of hope through our values of Ubuntu, respect, integrity, compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Learning from Legacy
Creation of a Tutu Learning from Legacy Programme including a state-of-the-art Tutu exhibition and accessible, digitised archives


Leading for Humanity
Showcasing and training moral and ethical leadership that embodies the values of the Founders


ADVOCACY FOR SOCIETAL HEALING
Providing a platform for Advocacy for Societal Healing, promoting dialogue that is topical and necessary


Our Values
We use our voice to spread messages of hope through our values of Ubuntu, respect, integrity, compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation.


Learning from Legacy
Creation of a Tutu Learning from Legacy Programme including a state-of-the-art Tutu exhibition and accessible, digitised archives


Leading for Humanity
Showcasing and training moral and ethical leadership that embodies the values of the Founders


Advocacy for Societal Healing
Providing a platform for Advocacy for Societal Healing, promoting dialogue that is topical and necessary

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Truth to Power: Desmond Tutu & The Churches
In the struggle against apartheid
A new and exciting permanent exhibition celebrating key aspects of the legacy of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu has entered Cape Town’s cultural heritage precinct.
For group bookings contact exhibition@tutu.org.za














