Our Mission
House of Stone is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose 3-fold mission is to: (1) support both young and established Zimbabwean artists by purchasing sculpture at fair trade prices and presenting their work to an international marketplace, (2) raise awareness in the U.S. about the present African HIV/AIDS crisis, and (3) provide financial support for sustainable, community-initiated, and culturally-sensitive projects supporting children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Our History
Zimbabwe, a Shona word, translates literally to “House of Stone.”
In addition, our organization’s name conveys images of both the endurance and stability of the homes that we hope to help provide for Zimbabwean children and of the stones from which modern Zimbabwean sculptures are carved.
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the purchase of our first collection of sculptures in 2000 was made possible. Since that time, all proceeds from art sales and donations have directly supported community-initiated and supported programs for orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.
In cooperation with the JF Kapnek Trust & Nzeve Deaf Childrens Cente in Zimbabwe, we have supported over 8+ unique projects ranging from feeding programs to support for orphans and vulnerable children.
$100,000
Our organization has already donated over $100,000 to support diverse projects all across Zimbabwe. In addition, we focus on projects that cause lasting change by fostering economic independance, rather than 'bandaid' projects.
The Need:
Currently the country of Zimbabwe has 1.3 million people infected with HIV.
(11.9 of 100 adults are infected.) The epidemic has left more than 1.6 million Zimbabwean children orphaned.
