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ZAP’s Mission
ZAP celebrates the artistry and accomplishments of women from rural Weya in eastern Zimbabwe. Through education, sale of their art in the U.S., and special projects, ZAP helps women become economically self-sufficient. Women of Weya are subsistence farmers, mothers, and householders as well as artists. Most women live on their own, providing for families. Some are widowed, others are single heads of households, since throughout Zimbabwe men leave the rural areas to seek work in cities.
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Women’s income from agriculture is unpredictable and limited. Sales of their art helps women afford food, clothing, school fees, medicines, transport, seeds and fertilizer. Since the market for Weya art in Zimbabwe is extremely limited, sales in the U.S. are critical. ZAP pays much more than any other buyer, delivering cash at the time of purchase, and we provide health care to the artists.
Zimbabwe Artists Project Special Projects Fund
We always welcome help to maintain our fund for special needs of artists, their families and their communities. Please visit the Get Involved page for more information.
Visit our New Online Gallery!
You can now purchase original Weya artwork from us on the web! Please click here to see this month’s selection.
Our Documentary Film is Now on the Website!
In our short and compelling documentary, With These Ten Fingers, the artists of Weya speak about their lives and their art in their own words. Please view the film here.