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Kufunda

A living learning village in Zimbabwe

For over 21 years we have been practising and sharing regenerative ways of living, learning, and leading together. Rooted in Zimbabwe. Open to the world.

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WHAT IS KUFUNDA?

A place where learning is living

Kufunda — which means "to learn" in Shona — began as a dream. A remembering of the gifts, resilience, and deep-rooted wisdom of Zimbabwean people. It was born from the trust that communities thrive when they stand in the confidence of their own knowledge, their own stories, their own ways of creating life.

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Over two decades, that dream has become a living school for regenerative  community. Through the daily practice of village life, growing food, teaching children, hosting dialogue, working with the land and walking alongside communities, we continue to learn what it takes for people and places to flourish. What we share with others grows from what we are continually learning ourselves.

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Our Mission

People, land, Learning

When conscious, confident people come together to explore what matters most, healthy action flows.

This is what we have seen, again and again,

of over 21 years of living this work.

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PEOPLE

Participatory Leadership, community processes and transformative learning - communities creating their own solutions.  

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LAND

Biodynamic, regenerative food growing in deep relationship with the land and community.​

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CHILDREN

Waldorf inspired primary school,  nurturing the whole child: Head, heart and hands.

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Another way is not only possible. It is already here, and on a quiet day if you really listen, you can hear it coming.

Arundhati Roy

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Many Ways to Belong

GET INVOLVED

Kufunda is not  just for those who live here - it is a living community you can genuinely be part of. Whether you give, come, learn, or partner with us, there is a place for you in this weave.

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Support the Village

Become a Sahwire - A deep friend who keeps the fire burning.

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Come and Learn

Spend weeks or month living and learning inside the village.

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Partner with us

Bring our programmes to your organisation or community

A SPECIAL COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE

WE ARE THE KUFUNDEES

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Meet the team

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MAAIANNE KNUTH

Co-founder and Director

Maaianne is an experienced facilitator and designer of group learning and co-creation processes. She is passionate about supporting people in coming together in more authentic and life-affirming ways. Maaianne’s story bridges Europe and Africa in an arc that travels from Copenhagen, where she studied international business, to Zimbabwe, where she co-founded Kufunda. Her work in hosting creative and generative processes, including conscious dance, mindfulness, and time in nature supports individuals in waking to who they are and what they can be within their communities - moving towards a more just and beautiful world.”

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