About us
About the Cloe Chihuta Foundation
Our background
The Cloe Chihuta Foundation is a women-led, community-driven non-profit organisation working across Zimbabwe and South Africa. We began with a handful of families in Chitungwiza and a simple conviction: that communities already carry the wisdom to change their circumstances, and what they most often lack is access, not ability.
Today our programs span education, nutrition, youth and women's empowerment and community capacity building — delivered through schools, churches and local structures who know their neighbours by name.
The founder's story
Cloe Chihuta grew up in Zimbabwe and spent two decades in community and social care work across Southern Africa and abroad. Again and again she met bright, capable young people whose futures hinged on school fees, a uniform, or a single adult believing in them. She founded the Foundation to be that adult — at scale, and with dignity at the centre.
Our vision
Thriving African communities where every child, young person and woman has the opportunity, support and dignity to reach their full potential.
Our mission
To empower vulnerable children, youth and families through education, food security, skills development and community capacity building — always in partnership with local leadership.
Core values
What guides every decision
Integrity
Transparent stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.
Respect
Every person we serve is met as a partner, never a project.
Empowerment
We build capability so support becomes independence.
Community
Local leaders shape what we do and how we do it.
Sustainability
Solutions designed to outlast our involvement.
Strategic objectives
- 1Increase school retention and completion for vulnerable children, with a focus on girls.
- 2Strengthen household food security through nutrition support and community gardens.
- 3Equip youth aged 15–35 with employable skills and entrepreneurial pathways.
- 4Expand women-led income-generating groups and savings collectives.
- 5Build the capacity of local community structures to lead their own development.
- 6Deepen partnerships with schools, churches, NGOs, government and donors.
Organisational structure
Founder & Executive Director
Sets vision, stewards partnerships and accountability.
Board of Directors
Governance, oversight and strategic direction.
Program Managers
Design, deliver and evaluate each program area.
Community Facilitators
Trusted local voices working day to day with families.
Volunteers
Skilled and community volunteers extending our reach.