Community Art Faciltitator (CAF) Training

Join the Pioneer CAF Cohort Zimbabwe 2027–2029

Help grow a movement for healing, creativity and resilient communities in Zimbabwe

We are excited to be launching Zimbabwe's first Community Art Facilitator (CAF) Training Programme, and we are looking for committed people who believe in the power of creativity, human connection and community to strengthen mental well-being and social healing.

Community Art Facilitation combines visual arts with psychosocial support to help individuals and communities reconnect with their own strengths, resilience and capacity to shape a healthier future. CAFs work with children, young people, adults and communities using art processes that foster belonging, hope and personal growth. No artistic talent is required—only a willingness to learn, facilitate and serve others.

Over three years, we will train a pioneering group of Community Art Facilitators who will lay the foundation for a national CAF movement in Zimbabwe. From this first cohort, eight participants will be selected and mentored as future CAF Trainers, enabling the programme to grow sustainably and reach communities throughout the country.

The programme is led by Angela Katschke, an experienced Art Therapist, founder of Butterfly Art Project (BAP) in South Africa and developer of BAP’s Community Art Facilitator Training who has worked internationally in the field of art-based psychosocial support. Angela brings 30 years of expertise in facilitating creative processes for healing and community resilience, and will guide participants through this transformative learning journey.

Foundation Workshop

Your journey begins with a two-day Foundation Workshop. During these two days you will experience the CAF approach through practical creative processes, deepen your understanding of psychosocial support through art, meet fellow participants, and explore whether this learning journey is right for you.

Participation in the Foundation Workshop is the first step towards joining the Pioneer CAF Cohort Zimbabwe 2027–2029.

Choose one workshop

Friendship Bench Hub, Harare

• 2–3 October 2026

• or 9–10 October 2026

Kufunda Village

• 6–7 October 2026

• or 12–13 October 2026

Who should apply?

We welcome committed people from all backgrounds who are passionate about healing, creativity and community development, including:

• Community workers

• Educators and teachers

• Youth leaders

• Artists and creatives

• Social workers and counsellors

• Health promoters

• NGO staff and volunteers

• Anyone who wants to strengthen the well-being and resilience of their community

No previous experience in art therapy is required. We are looking for people with empathy, commitment, openness to learning and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.

Programme Commitment

The Community Art Facilitator Training is a three-year professional development journey beginning in February 2027.

The programme includes:

• One two-day Foundation Workshop

• Nine residential training modules of four days each

• Ongoing mentoring, practical community application and peer learning between modules

Participants are expected to commit to the full learning journey.

Contribution

To make this programme accessible while encouraging shared ownership, participants contribute towards the training costs.

• Foundation Workshop (2 days): US$50

• Nine residential modules (4 days each): US$100 per module

The participation fee covers tuition, learning materials, art materials for implementation in the communities and meals during the residential workshops.

We believe that financial circumstances should not prevent committed people from participating. Applicants who are unable to cover the full contribution are encouraged to discuss their situation with us during the application process.

Apply

Applications are open to committed individuals across Zimbabwe.

Please complete the online application form. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend one of the Foundation Workshops.

Together, we are planting the seeds of a new movement—one that strengthens mental well-being, nurtures resilience and empowers communities through the transformative power of creativity.