Our Programs

Four pillars. One vision. Practical education, wellbeing, economic opportunity, and storytelling that transform communities across Africa.

Every AVET program sits under one of four strategic pillars — each addressing a distinct barrier to community flourishing. Together they form an integrated pathway: from education, to wellbeing, to livelihood, to voice.

Quality education, leadership development, and lifelong learning — building the human capacity that every other pillar depends on.

  • Flagship higher-education initiative
  • Bachelor of Leadership and Management; Certificate programs
  • Internationally recognized professional development accreditation
  • Continuing professional development for educators, leaders, and practitioners
  • Short courses and certification tracks
  • Practical skills training across trades and enterprise-ready disciplines
  • Designed for direct employment and self-employment outcomes

A structured, volunteer-run leadership and mentorship programme for emerging leaders in Zambia, delivered through guided learning, mentorship circles, and live teaching sessions.

Mental health, psychosocial support, and family wellbeing — because resilient communities start with resilient people.

  • A structured pathway from foundational community awareness to certified professional practice
  • Foundation Certificate — 12 weeks, online — Community Health Advocate
  • Intermediate Certificate — 1 year — Community Health Responder
  • Advanced Certificate — 2 years — Community Health Leader
  • Professional Faculty Pathway — Certified CHMHFA Trainer
  • Supporting families and individuals through trauma-informed care approaches
  • Local outreach, screening, and referral support
  • Equipping community volunteers to extend mental health first-response capacity

Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and livelihood development — turning potential into sustainable income and independence.

  • Practical business skills, budgeting, and savings training for aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Designed for direct income generation and small business formation
  • Sustainable farming practices and agricultural livelihood support
  • Focused on food security and rural income generation
  • Targeted skills training and economic support for women and young people
  • Addressing barriers specific to these groups’ access to opportunity
  • Job-readiness training, CV/interview preparation
  • Support for launching community-based social enterprises

Media and storytelling that shift narratives — because transformation needs to be seen and heard, not just delivered.

  • Branding, graphic design, photography, videography, podcasting, publishing, digital marketing
  • Full-service media production supporting AVET and community storytelling
  • Audio talk show and podcast series
  • Amplifying community voices and stories across Africa
  • 10-week cohort-based training in digital storytelling and advocacy
  • Equipping young storytellers to represent AVET and their communities online

Get Involved

Whether as a learner, volunteer, partner, or donor — there’s a place for you in this work.