The Nelson Mandela Children$$s Fund is a charitable organisation founded by Nelson Mandela that strives to change the way society treats its children and youth. Its mission is to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights$-$based movement. The Nelson Mandela Children$$s Fund is an example of a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ organisation.

a$.$

privately owned

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non$-$profit seeking

c$.$

partnership

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state$-$owned