To uplift the local community by addressing the unemployment crisis and resulting poverty, the failure rate of small businesses and the plight of the HIV Aids orphans through the provision of incubator and short-course skills training, support, advice and mentorship.

Zikulise's highest priority is the creation and sustainability of new and existing small enterprises that have a real potential to contribute to the local economy with particular emphasis on the creation of black-owned small enterprises that will grow into viable and sustainable businesses.

Is to educate and train people and thereby empower them to stand on their own. The isiZulu word "Zikulise" means to grow yourself.

"Raising entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship"

This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the Zikulise Community Upliftment Project and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.