Unlocking Potential, advocating for, empowering, & developing sustainable solutions to tackle challenges faced by underprivileged women, children, and youth in resource constrained environments while reviving, promoting & preserving cultural heritage.

Our mission is to mobilize people, resources, and platforms to empower, educate and to create opportunities for youth, women, the elderly people, and women with disabilities.  strengthen rural and disadvantaged populations by delivering real time and the necessary relevant and useful capacity building, training and mentoring services and organizational development programmes that respond to our members community needs.

Our vision is to support and spearhead thriving African and rural communities, women and youths to be self-sustaining. We empower women, the elderly and the youth of our communities to endeavor in sustainable income generating projects that create positive change and improve livelihoods as well as emergency support in times of disaster and lack using the using the SLA approach (SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS APPROACH).  This is a sustainable participatory method and approach that recognizes that all our people regardless of physical challenges have abilities and natural assets as well as educational backgrounds and skills that can be developed within their environments, to help them improve lives in a sustainable way.

At ICAF, our work is guided by a set of core values that shape our approach and define our organization. These values are:

1. Love: We believe in the power of love and compassion to bring about transformation. We demonstrate care, kindness, and respect in all our interactions, fostering a sense of unity and support within the communities we serve.

2. Hope: We strive to inspire hope in individuals facing adversity. Through our initiatives, we aim to instill a sense of optimism, providing them with the belief that positive change is possible and encouraging them to envision a brighter future.

3. Charity: We embrace the spirit of giving and selflessness. Our commitment to charity involves providing support, resources, and opportunities to those in need, without expecting anything in return.

4. Empathy: We approach our work with empathy, recognizing and understanding the challenges and experiences of the individuals and communities we serve. By empathizing with their needs and aspirations, we can better tailor our programs and support to meet their specific requirements.

5. Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all our endeavors. We operate transparently, ensuring accountability and maintaining trust with our beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders.

6. Resilience: We promote resilience, encouraging individuals to bounce back from adversity and setbacks. We believe in their strength and capacity to overcome challenges, and we provide the necessary support and resources to foster their resilience.

7. Participation: We value the active involvement and participation of individuals and communities in shaping their own development. We strive to create inclusive spaces that encourage collaboration, active engagement, and collective decision-making.

8. Empowerment: We are committed to empowering individuals and communities, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to create sustainable change. We believe in the inherent potential of every person and work towards enabling them to take control of their own lives.

These values form the foundation of ICAF’s mission and guide us in our pursuit of creating a positive and lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

ICAF operates based on a set of principles and values that guide our work and ensure the achievement of our objectives:

Gaining Institutional and Community Support: We actively seek support and collaboration from institutions and the communities in which we operate. By building relationships and gaining their endorsement, we foster a sense of ownership and collective responsibility towards addressing the challenges faced by the elderly, women, youth, orphans, and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.

Cultivating Awareness, Advocacy, and Support: We prioritize creating awareness and advocating for the needs and challenges faced by the target groups we serve. Through educational campaigns and advocacy efforts, we aim to mobilize support and resources from the wider community, ensuring a comprehensive response to their needs.

Conducting Relevant Campaigns and Awareness: We strategically utilize campaigns and awareness initiatives as marketing strategies to align with our organization’s objectives and meet the specific needs of our community. These campaigns aim to educate, engage, and inspire action to address the issues affecting the target groups we serve.

Partnering and Building Relationships: We actively seek partnerships and connections with relevant stakeholders within the grassroots areas where we work. By establishing and maintaining relationships, we ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of our programming and support. These partnerships involve community structures, educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations.

Involving Existing Community Structures: We recognize and involve existing community structures and institutions in our initiatives. By collaborating with local organizations, educational institutions, and government structures, we leverage their expertise, resources, and reach, maximizing our impact and promoting community-driven solutions.

Empowering Unemployed Youth and Women: We prioritize the empowerment of unemployed youth and women, recognizing the importance of self-reliance and independence in improving their quality of life. Through tailored initiatives, we provide opportunities, skills training, and support systems that enable them to become self-reliant and contribute positively to their communities.

Building Relationships with Institutions and Structures: We actively build relationships with institutions and structures such as educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations. These partnerships allow us to extend our reach, share valuable information, and provide necessary services and assistance to our beneficiaries.

By adhering to these principles and values, ICAF strives to create sustainable change and improve the lives of the elderly, women, youth, orphans, and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.

• To gain institutional and community support within the areas and communities we work with
• To cultivate awareness, advocacy, and support of challenges and needs of our elderly and women
• To conduct relevant campaigns and awareness as a strategy to meet our objectives and the needs of our community.
• To partner, connect, build, and maintain relationships with the relevant stakeholders within the grassroots areas of programming and support.
• To identify and involve existing community structures, along with government and private structures.
• To develop the unemployed youth and women through initiatives that will empower them to become self-reliant and independent to improve their quality of life using local available resources and skills.

1. Women and Youth: Empowering women and youth through sustainable business training, skills development, and self-reliance programs.

2. Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC): Supporting children in need, especially those who are orphans or come from vulnerable backgrounds, by providing educational support, resources, and opportunities for personal development.

3. Persons with Albinism and Vulnerable Communities: ICAF works to empower persons with albinism and vulnerable communities, especially children, through partnerships focusing on sustainable solutions, raising awareness, and dispelling harmful myths associated with albinism. We collaborate to initiate programs and projects aimed at uplifting and supporting women, youth, and children, ensuring their well-being and inclusion in society.

4. Community Stakeholders: Engaging with local community leaders, organizations, and institutions to create holistic, inclusive programs that bring long-term benefits and support sustainable development.

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Promoting Inclusivity through Partnerships
• Co-Creation and Shared Ownership
• Providing Resources and Support
• Monitoring and Evaluating Impact
• Leveraging Local Knowledge for Greater Impact
• Advocacy and Awareness Building

We work with all social development and community-based organizations and individuals, regardless of what sector they are in, or where they are in Zimbabwe. 

Zimbabwe Registration Authority NO.: MA1251/2021

Tax Clearance Certificate Number (ITF263)

Business Partner Number 0200291169