A heritage guardian group wants to make arts policy a real economic force. The Chenhaka Trust is pushing to uplift both rural and city communities through creative sector development. Their name translates to a mission of preserving cultural legacy.
Executive Director Taurai Moyo stated that their work empowers the Cultural and Creative Industries. They focus on arts education, business training, and digital skills. The trust also champions youth involvement, gender equity, and environmental causes.
The organization convened a major policy dialogue with participants from all Zimbabwean provinces. Cultural professionals, private sector members, and funders like the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust attended. The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe also joined the discussions.
Moyo emphasized the goal of safeguarding the past while shaping the future. He argued for making the creative sector a central part of national policy, not an afterthought. This means fighting for more public funding and stronger intellectual property rights for artists.
The dialogue aimed to build a transparent partnership across different stakeholders. Moyo noted the importance of hearing from policymakers, grassroots artists, and community leaders alike. He believes unified action is the only way to solve the sector's challenges.
Executive Director Taurai Moyo stated that their work empowers the Cultural and Creative Industries. They focus on arts education, business training, and digital skills. The trust also champions youth involvement, gender equity, and environmental causes.
The organization convened a major policy dialogue with participants from all Zimbabwean provinces. Cultural professionals, private sector members, and funders like the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust attended. The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe also joined the discussions.
Moyo emphasized the goal of safeguarding the past while shaping the future. He argued for making the creative sector a central part of national policy, not an afterthought. This means fighting for more public funding and stronger intellectual property rights for artists.
The dialogue aimed to build a transparent partnership across different stakeholders. Moyo noted the importance of hearing from policymakers, grassroots artists, and community leaders alike. He believes unified action is the only way to solve the sector's challenges.
