A non-profit peace and equal rights organization co-founded by Michael Jackson and Nelson Mandela.
“The world is out of balance and our mission is to restore the hope and aspirations for the next generation.”
Renowned as the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson was driven by a deep humanitarian spirit inspired by icons like Mahatma Gandhi. On May 1, 1999, shortly before launching his mission, he was honored with the Outstanding Humanitarian Award in New York City for his lifelong dedication to global peace.
In June 1999, he initiated "Adventure of Humanity" through two historic benefit concerts in Seoul and Munich. These performances, which featured long-time collaborator Slash and stars like Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, were dedicated to raising vital funds for children in Kosovo, Africa, and beyond.
Jackson’s resilience was famously tested in Munich when a bridge mechanism collapsed during "Earth Song." Despite suffering a damaged spine, a sprained ankle, and burns, he finished the performance before being hospitalized—a testament to the unwavering commitment to the mission that Adventure of Humanity preserves today.
South Africa’s inaugural black president and a global icon of democracy. Michael Jackson initiated "Adventure of Humanity" specifically in favor of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, establishing a partnership that remains the organization's heartbeat.
Today, this legacy is carried forward through a close collaboration with the fund's CEO, Linda Ncube-Nkomo. The mission also receives the esteemed support of the Chief of the Royal House of Mandela, Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, ensuring that the vision of peace and child welfare initiated in 1999 continues to thrive.
On March 23, 1999, at Nelson Mandela’s home in Cape Town, the two leaders joined hands to announce the birth of "Michael Jackson & Friends – The Adventure of Humanity." This historic initiative was designed to support global humanitarian causes, with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, UNESCO, and the Red Cross as its primary beneficiaries.