Vision : To be a globally recognized site of memory and dialogue, preserving the legacy of South Africa’s liberation struggle while fostering inclusive engagement, critical reflection, and peacebuilding for current and future generations.
OUR MISSION
Liliesleaf Trust exists to:
- Preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history and legacy of the liberation struggle, with a focus on the events and individuals connected to Liliesleaf Trust.
- Serve as a dynamic Centre for Dialogue, facilitating conversations on democracy, human rights, social justice, and reconciliation.
- Engage diverse communities, especially youth, in heritage education, research, and active citizenship.
- Promote sustainable heritage management and institutional innovation in line with national and global best practices.
CORE VALUES
The following core values will guide Liliesleaf Trust’s institutional development and daily operations:
- Integrity and Accountability: Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and stewardship of heritage resources.
- Inclusivity and Diversity: Affirming cultural diversity, redressing historical imbalances, and ensuring representation of all voices, especially those previously marginalized.
- Dialogue and Openness: Fostering open, respectful, and critical conversations on complex historical and contemporary issues.
- Excellence and Innovation: Striving for excellence in collections, exhibitions, programming, and institutional management, while embracing innovation and continuous improvement.
- Community Empowerment: Promoting community participation, ownership, and socio-economic upliftment through heritage initiatives.
- Sustainability: Ensuring the long-term viability of the institution through sound financial, environmental, and governance practice