Empowering Rural Communities Through Action.

Supporting education and community.

Our Vision

We provide rural families with access to quality education, digital technology, clean water, nutritional gardens, equal opportunities for girls, skills training, and income-generating initiatives,

Jafuta Foundation is nurturing healthier and more resilient communities by restoring dignity, strengthening independence, and inspiring lasting hope for generations to come.

Women & Youth Empowerment

Through deepened impact in gender empowerment, girls’ dignity, education, scholarships, and vocational skills training, Jafuta Foundation creates pathways for women and young people to build confidence, and develop meaningful livelihoods.

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We strengthen rural education through supplementary and informal learning, teacher development & training, learning resources, scholarships, and access to technology—bridging the digital divide and expanding education opportunities for rural children and youth.

Education & Digital Access

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Our Livelihoods & Food Security Programme supports communities through nutritional community gardens, climate-smart agriculture, and the growing and distribution of food-bearing and indigenous trees.

Livelihoods & Food Security

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Water, Sanitation (WASH) & Health

Improving health and livelihoods by expanding access to solar-powered boreholes/wells, clean and accessible water points, safe sanitation, hygiene education, mobile health clinics, and mental health education and counselling within rural communities.

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Conservation & Community
Co-Existence

We protect wildlife while supporting the communities that live alongside it. Through education, conflict-mitigation, habitat restoration, and conservation-linked livelihoods, we  can help people and wildlife to better coexist safely and sustainably.

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From deep cultural roots to contemporary creative talent, we celebrate Zimbabwe’s identity through artistic and visual expression.

Creativity, Arts & Culture

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Community Voices

  • Edward Mazunga

    “Your commitment to my education and studies has well and truly transformed my life. I am able to pursue my studies and focus on my future as a lawyer without the burden of financial worries and I am immensely grateful for the opportunities you have created.”

  • Muzi

    “Through access to the internet and Career Guidance program I was introduced to electrics. I knew what I wanted to be then and I am now reaching my dreams thanks to the mentorship and support through Jafuta Foundation.”

  • Mildred M

    “From the village to becoming a qualified Software Engineer—something I never imagined before Jafuta Foundation.”

  • Teen, Ndimakule

    “I never thought I’d use a computer until I joined the Education and Technology Centre.”

  • Community Member

    “My daughters and I no longer walk long distances for water thanks to the solar-powered well nearby.”

  • Solani N

    “Through my work at Batoka Creatives, I can now feed my family and pay school fees.”

  • Student B

    “Thanks to the bicycle I received, I can attend school every day and study longer.”

“With the support from donors, we have been able to serve our community better than ever.”

— Gail van jaarsveldt, Director

Contact us

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
Email: gcvj{@}jafuta.org