Black women collaborating during a community and business conversation

UK • Zimbabwe • Diaspora

Skills that open doors. Communities that rise together.

Ekhaya Skills Centre’s is a UK-based charitable organisation connecting skills development, enterprise, wellbeing, culture and recognition with communities in Zimbabwe and the wider diaspora.

01Build practical skills
02Grow confidence
03Recognise achievement
04Connect communities

Welcome to Ekhaya

A place to learn, contribute and belong

Ekhaya means home—a fitting idea for an organisation creating supportive spaces where knowledge is shared and potential is encouraged.

Led by Black African women in the UK, Ekhaya brings an international outlook to community-rooted work that celebrates Zimbabwean identity and invests in future opportunity.

Our story and purpose

What we do

Programmes built around real community possibility

The supplied programme material identifies five connected areas of work. Delivery details will be expanded as they are confirmed.

African women developing practical repair skills in a workshop

Skills Exchange

A community-led space for sharing practical knowledge, experience and confidence across generations.

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African women collaborating during a professional business workshop

Business & Entrepreneurship

Supporting people to turn ideas and skills into sustainable livelihoods and community-minded enterprise.

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Black women in a supportive community conversation

Health & Wellbeing

Encouraging informed, connected communities through wellbeing awareness and supportive learning.

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Young Achievers Zimbabwe Awards 2026 event information

Recognition with purpose

Young Achievers Zimbabwe Awards 2026

Celebrating excellence and inspiring the future across business, agriculture, education, technology, arts, sports and community leadership.

Date
15 August 2026
Venue
Meikles Hotel, Harare
Theme
Celebrating future leaders
Awards and sponsorship

Our intended impact

Opportunity travels further when communities share it.

Skills

Practical learning and knowledge exchange.

Enterprise

Confidence for ideas, work and livelihoods.

Recognition

Platforms that celebrate young achievement.

Connection

Stronger ties between the UK and Zimbabwe.

Stand with Ekhaya

Help skills, confidence and recognition reach further

Partner, volunteer, sponsor a programme or start a conversation about how your organisation can contribute.