Across the Zimbabwean communities, We Are United in Our Dedication.
Who We Are
Partnering to build a world where there is inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities
The Nkomwa Foundation Trust (henceforth NFT) is a disability led Community Based Organisation operating predominantly in Matabeleland South Province – Zimbabwe. The organization was founded in 2018 and formerly registered as a Trust in October 2020 with the aim of promoting the rights of Persons with Disabilities at the same time contribute towards creating communities that embrace persons with disability as equal human beings. Our mission is to uplift and support Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), promoting their rights, and helping them achieve their aims for self-sufficiency and sustainability in the future while our vision is to create a conducive environment, inclusive society and built on trust, respect and equality, where a solid foundation for persons with disabilities is laid to ensure they live a life they choose. We are also a membership based organization with both institutional and individual members across Zimbabwean communities. Membership is open to any registered nonpartisan CBO and CSO in Zimbabwe, working towards amplifying voices of People with Disabilities (PWDs) rights. NFT is cautious of promoting children and young people (CYP) with disabilities participation in decision making and ensures that they are included in all facets of life
Currently our membership base stands at 2589 persons with disability and 7 youth led and 6 women led CSOs working towards promoting rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). NFT is cautious of promoting children and young people (CYP) with disabilities participation in decision making and ensures that they are included in all facets of life.
Our Approach
What we do:
Educational Support
Training and development
Welfare and care
Health management services
Advocacy and lobbying
Research
Economic empowerment
Life skills and Economic empowerment programs
Our Mission
To create an inclusive ecosystem through support, empowerment and mainstreaming in sustainable ways, rights of persons with disabilities particularly children.
Our Vision
An inclusive society where persons with disabilities (PWDs) live a life they choose informed by equity, dignity and justice.
Our Motto
“Inclusivity is the key”