Senator David Coltart

Mayor of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

“My Beautiful Home is a magnificent project which has managed to showcase to the world the superb artwork of the Matobo Ndebele women. This artistry has the potential to enhance tourism in Bulawayo and its environs and at the same time provide an income for these women and their families.”

"My Beautiful Home: A Sanctuary for Rural Women in Zimbabwe"

The program has improved Living Standards of women in the community. 

1.⁠ ⁠Better housing: The program has provided women with the knowledge and skills to build and maintain better homes, improving their living standards.

2.⁠ ⁠Health and hygiene: It has also promoted better living conditions, the program has helped reduce the risk of diseases and improve overall health.

The moment I saw the first My Beautiful Home painted up on social media I was immediately inspired, finally something that represented us as a people. I was inspired so much I changed as a designer, a chef and even as an entrepreneur!

My Beautiful Home is a wonderful legacy project that seeks to honour the indigenous art and wisdom of the Ndebele people of the Matopos region.

I have personally been very inspired by the project, as a wonderful testament to the resilience of the people of Africa, and the power of art and creativity to unite communities.

And well done to Ekaia Gaia for supporting this project and contributing to keeping this important tradition alive.

As one of the field co-ordinators said, “Culture is cool”.