This is our story
Founded in 2011, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation represents one of the world’s most iconic leaders, and his life-long partner. The Foundation strives to ensure their uncompromised bravery is celebrated, communicated and curated for posterity.
THE FOUNDATION
Guided by the values of its Founders, the Foundation uses the Tutu’s rich archival heritage to promote learning, leadership and dialogue.
This takes place through research and development, archival digitisation, exhibition design and curation and effective programmes and events to promote these values. The core of the Foundation’s work is The Courage to Heal, which is supported by three strategic pillars.
THIS IS OUR STORY
Founded in 2013, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation represents one of the world’s most iconic leaders, and his life-long partner. The Foundation strives to ensure their uncompromised bravery is celebrated, communicated and curated for posterity.
THE FOUNDATION
Guided by the values of its Founders, the Foundation uses the Tutu’s rich archival heritage to promote learning, leadership and dialogue.
This takes place through research and development, archival digitisation, exhibition design and curation and effective programmes and events to promote these values. The core of the Foundation’s work is The Courage to Heal, which is supported by three strategic pillars.
Learning from Legacy
Learning from Legacy aims to make the Arch’s legacy accessible to various local and global audiences through the exhibition and its outputs.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s (DLTLF) KLP programme aims to showcase the profound life of the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu through the creation of an interactive exhibition, development of educational materials and making our rich archives accessible to the world.
Leading for Humanity
To promote the theme of healing, we nurture, supports and trains aspiring leaders towards values-based, inclusive and humane decisions and actions.
Advocacy for Societal Healing
Archbishop Tutu teaches that righteousness is more powerful than power. He refines the art of listening, hearing, learning, contemplating. He excels in speaking truth to power
Learning from Legacy
Learning from Legacy aims to make the Arch’s legacy accessible to various local and global audiences through the exhibition and its outputs.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s (DLTLF) KLP programme aims to showcase the profound life of the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu through the creation of an interactive exhibition, development of educational materials and making our rich archives accessible to the world.
Leading for Humanity
To promote the theme of healing, we nurture, supports and trains aspiring leaders towards values-based, inclusive and humane decisions and actions.
Advocacy for Societal Healing
Archbishop Tutu teaches that righteousness is more powerful than power. He refines the art of listening, hearing, learning, contemplating. He excels in speaking truth to power
OUR FOUNDERS
