SayPro 2025 Mother’s Day Speech By Nancy Mdaka, Chief Strategic Partnership Officer

Date: 11 May 2025
Occasion: SayPro Global Mother’s Day Celebration

Warm greetings to our SayPro colleagues, partners, supporters, and most importantly—to the mothers joining us here today, in spirit, or across our global platforms.

As Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, my daily work revolves around building bridges—between organisations, communities, and causes that matter. And today, as we celebrate Mother’s Day 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the most powerful partnership of all: the one between a mother and the future.

Mothers are our first collaborators in life. They give without limits. They believe when no one else does. They carry hope in their hands and possibility in their hearts. They are the original changemakers, building families, shaping character, and holding together communities with resilience that inspires every partnership I’ve ever seen succeed.

This year, SayPro celebrates under the powerful theme: “Empowered Women, Empower Generations.” And I can think of no better example of that than the women—especially mothers—who drive transformation not through headlines or titles, but through consistent, quiet courage.

Our partnerships at SayPro often begin with shared goals—skills development, youth empowerment, education access. But the magic truly happens when we involve mothers. Whether it’s a mother supporting her child’s education, joining a training programme herself, or mentoring others in her community, we see ripple effects that reach far beyond our planning documents.

We often talk about return on investment in partnerships—but the return on empowering mothers is exponential. Empowered mothers raise empowered children. Empowered mothers lead thriving communities. Empowered mothers build sustainable futures.

To the mothers in our SayPro family—staff members, participants, and supporters—you are not just part of our vision. You are our partners in that vision. You remind us that transformation begins at home, and that the most meaningful partnerships are grounded in trust, care, and consistency—values mothers live out every single day.

So, on this special day, I honour each of you—for the strength you bring, the wisdom you share, and the partnerships you’ve built with life itself.

Happy Mother’s Day 2025.
Let us continue to walk hand-in-hand with the world’s greatest partners: mothers. Because when they rise, we all rise.

Thank you.