Africa Creative Art Foundation founded by Mr. Mkhize Isaac in 2016 and is a situated in Soweto, Johannesburg in South Africa. Africa Creative Art Foundation is a foundation Arts and Fundraising Organisation that is founded on ethical and creativeness principle to serve and empower young creatives in Africa whilst servicing Social Issues in Africa with fundraising Strategic events to empower them financially and also to create a platform for talented to show case to explore their talent to the rest of the world.
Africa Creative art Foundation founded by young person , a talent Developing Arts and culture foundation national Network for Young African Talent Artists around creative design, creative art, dance, Music, drama, theatre , sports, culture ,recreation and fashion design.
the Africa Creative Arts Foundation, has created an exciting creative cluster right in the heart of Soweto township. This vibrant hub serves as a platform for young people to explore and develop their creative talents while also providing economic opportunities and empowering the local community. At the heart of national vision to creative cluster is a strong focus on equipping young people with essential digital skills through ICT innovation National. Recognizing the transformative power of technology, Africa creative art foundation offers a variety of training programs and workshops.
The organization’s objective is to reach 1 000,000 young people in the African Continent by 2030 though Arts, empowerment, leadership, development and creativity.
PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT MR ISAAC TSEKO MKHIZE
From its inception in 2016, Africa Creative Art Foundation has been the luminary which serves as a light of hope and as an opportunity for the young African talent. Soweto, Johannesburg, is the home of our organization which is a powerful player; art development, social change, and economic stimulus are the main objectives, Encouraged by ethical considerations and creativity, we do our best to create a space where creatives’ skills may advance and they show their talents to the whole world. With the use of targeted events, fundraising programs, and media, we will work towards solving the society’s issues as well as the future African artists’ nurturing, We aim at more than a territorial impact, with an ambition to influence a million youth by 2030 all across Africa. Through arts, power, leadership, and creativity we are contributing to a better future for our continent, Africa.
Africa Creative Arts Foundation, based in Soweto, Johannesburg, operates across the continent to uplift young African creatives. Our mission is to enhance their skills, provide platforms for artistic expression, and create opportunities for global exposure. Through various programs, we empower emerging talent to showcase their work, connect with international audiences, and gain financial independence. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, we aim to transform the creative landscape, ensuring sustainable careers for young artists. Our initiatives bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, making African creativity a driving force in the global arts industry.
• Organize strategic fundraising events to financially support young talents.
• Create economic opportunities through showcasing and promoting young artists’ workglobally
• Equip young people with essential digital skills through ICT training programs.
• Foster innovation and technological proficiency among African youth.
• Provide platforms and resources for young artists to explore and develop their talents invarious creative disciplines.
• Offer training programs, workshops, and mentorship to enhance artistic skills and creativity.
• Support young people with artistic orientation and leadership potential.
• Create a sustainable legacy for young African artists to showcase their talents and achievefinancial stability
• Establish a vibrant creative cluster in Soweto or any township inafrica, serving as a hub for artistic and culturalactivities.
• Promote the integration of arts into national economic plans and infrastructure projects.
• Advocate for the protection of art careers under labor laws and policies.
The Voices Unheard programme by the Africa Creative Arts Foundation (ACAF) addresses gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa through research, community dialogue, and creative expression. It collects qualitative and quantitative data on GBV cases affecting all genders and uses Playback Theatre to facilitate focus group discussions. Through film, music, and dance, the programme raises awareness, challenges harmful cultural norms, and advocates for human rights. By engaging communities, policymakers, and artists, it aims to drive systemic change, empower survivors, and promote GBV prevention.
The Africa Creative Arts Foundation’s NSP Retention to Care Programme aims to enhance treatment adherence and viral load suppression for newly diagnosed PLHIV, high viral load cases, and disengaged patients. The program provides psychosocial support, index screening, and technical follow-up through telephone engagement, face-to-face motivational interviewing, and community-based support. Additionally, it offers skills development and nutritional support to improve the well-being of PLHIV in informal settlements, hostels, and townships. By strengthening healthcare linkages and community networks, the initiative seeks to improve retention in care and overall health outcomes.
The Africa Creative Arts Foundation’s NSP Retention to Care Programme aims to enhance treatment adherence and viral load suppression for newly diagnosed PLHIV, high viral load cases, and disengaged patients. The program provides psychosocial support, index screening, and technical follow-up through telephone engagement, face-to-face motivational interviewing, and community-based support. Additionally, it offers skills development and nutritional support to improve the well-being of PLHIV in informal settlements, hostels, and townships. By strengthening healthcare linkages and community networks, the initiative seeks to improve retention in care and overall health outcomes.
by the Africa Creative Arts Foundation provides psychosocial support for individuals facing trauma, depression, and psychological issues through a combination of professional counseling and creative arts therapy. The programme includes individual and group therapy, creative expression through art and music, and community mental health awareness initiatives facilitated by psychologists and social workers. It aims to improve emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and empower individuals with coping strategies while fostering community-based support.
Objective: To establish creative hubs across various African cities to provide platforms for young creatives to explore, develop, and showcase their talents while fostering economic opportunities and community empowerment.
This initiative aims to catalyze Africa’s creative economy by identifying key cities with vibrant artistic communities and potential for growth, then establishing dynamic creative hubs that act as engines for youth empowerment, digital innovation, and cultural expression. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, each hub will provide training programs, workshops, and networking spaces tailored to community needs, particularly focusing on digital skills like graphic design, video production, and coding. Strategic partnerships with nonprofits, government, and private sector players will ensure financial sustainability and resource availability. Regular talent showcases and cultural events will elevate local artists onto global stages, while ongoing monitoring and evaluation will measure impact, inform development, and ensure the initiative remains community-driven and economically viable.
Objective: To leverage art as a catalyst for social change and community development by addressing pressing social issues across Africa.
This arts-driven social impact initiative harnesses the power of creativity to address pressing social issues across African communities, including healthcare, education, gender equality, environmental conservation, and poverty alleviation. By conducting in-depth research and consultations, the program identifies key community concerns and empowers young artists to respond through impactful performances, artwork, and media content. These creatives are supported with mentorship, resources, and platforms to amplify their voices and raise awareness. The initiative fosters active community engagement through workshops, dialogue sessions, and collaborative projects, encouraging local participation in social change efforts. By leveraging a range of media channels—from social media to public art—the campaign ensures wide dissemination of its messages. Strategic partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, grassroots movements, and corporate sponsors further extend its reach and sustainability. Impact is rigorously measured through data collection and storytelling, driving advocacy for policies and interventions that recognize the transformative power of the arts.
Introduce the initiative aimed at harnessing the talents of young gifted individuals in all sporting quotes and indigenous sports. Highlighting the Africa Creative Arts Foundation's role in promoting sports and cultural heritage through sports.
The GISE Program is a dynamic initiative designed to preserve and promote indigenous sports by engaging local communities, fostering cultural exchange, and empowering youth through sport-based entrepreneurship. By investing in infrastructure, training facilities, and digital broadcasting platforms, the program not only enhances participation and health but also creates commercial opportunities and international exposure. Young athletes are developed into cultural ambassadors through coaching camps, storytelling-infused curricula, and competitive tournaments that celebrate heritage. The program also builds bridges between nations through sports diplomacy, while ensuring sustainability through policy advocacy, measurable impact assessments, and long-term community engagement frameworks that preserve cultural identity and stimulate local development.
The GoldernPhilanthropists and Humanitarian Awards is a ceremonial platforms that is created to serve to in encourage Philanthropists and Humanitarianaround the world, and to also bringing international contributors who enhance the Development of Africa societies civic outbreaks and also who portray civically leadership through the form of creative Art and entertainment to transform their communities and who contribute to increase the volume of capital for the betterment of social Issues in the African continent. This annual high profile Awards Ceremony pull together dignitaries around the world and encourage them with eachthe celebrate championship of Civic Leadership , Humanitarian master piece and brilliance of philanthropists also both of this Personalities to be Awarded for their contribution in Human life Development and Financially assisting Organization around the Africa in reducing social outbreak like incurable dieses, Hunger, Poverty, gender equality, Sexual Abuse, Orphans and Vulnerable Children and etcetera.
Youth Leadership and empowerment is a 6 weeks fellowship programme that connect most successful creative industry leaders around the world to mentor the Africa young people between the ages of 18 - 35 Emotional intelligence and adaptive leadership , Fashion design , Theatre and professional television industry , Dance, Insight Music industry and production , Art craft and digital graphics , Social media ,Financial management, marketing and branding creative industry . The Fellowship has 6 cohorts’ annual gathering and young people who show interest in the creative inducreative industry in the world. This platform will pull-out the creative ability from the selected young people to collaborate with each other to create one piece using all the Emotional intelligence and adaptive leadership , Fashion design , Theatre and professional television industry , Insight Music industry and production , Art craft and digital graphics , Social media , Financial Management, marketing and branding creative, Dance industry and the chosen teams from all 6 cohorts to in partnership productions and Africa Creative Arts Foundation programme team to create a film that bring awareness and advocacy into social outbreak like incurable dieses, Hunger, Poverty, gender equality, Sexual Abuse, Orphans and Vulnerable Childrenstry, and explore their creative talents and expose them into the insights of the
Africa Creative Arts Foundation (ACAF) is actively engaged in the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) under the Sports, Arts, and Culture sector with its President/Founder serving as the 2nd National Deputy Chairperson, the organization plays a key leadership role in shaping responses to HIV, TB, and STIs within the creative and sports communities across all nine provinces.
SANAC and the 18 Civil Society Sectors
SANAC is responsible for coordinating South Africa’s response to HIV/AIDS, TB, and STIs, ensuring that diverse groups participate in shaping and implementing the National Strategic Plan (NSP).
Each of the 18 sectors represents a specific constituency, ensuring inclusivity and targeted interventions. The Sports, Arts, and Culture sector plays a critical role in using creative expression, sports, and cultural engagement to raise awareness, promote behavioral change, and mobilize communities for health and wellness.
You can reach ACAF Northern cape:📧 Email:
northerncape@africacreativearts
foundation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Northern Cape Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
gauteng@africacreativeartsfound
ation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Gauteng Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
westerncape@africacreativeartsf
oundation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF
Western Cape Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Kwa-Zulu Natal:
📧 Email:
kwazulu-natal@africacreativeartsfoundati
on.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
northwest@africacreativeartsfou
ndation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Northwest Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
mpumalang@africacreativeartsfo
undation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF
Mpumalanga Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
limpopo@africacreativeartsfound
ation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Limpopo Provincial Enquiry ''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
freestate@africacreativeartsfoun
dation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Freestate Provincial Enquiry''
You can reach ACAF Limpopo:
📧 Email:
easterncape@africacreativeartsf
oundation.co.za
interested individuals can contact their nearest provincial coordinator or submit a partnership request via email with the subject line:
“ACAF Eastern Cape Provincial Enquiry''
The Africa Creative Arts Foundation (ACAF) hosted a successful event using arts and culture to raise awareness about HIV, TB, and STI prevention, reaching over 400 youth. Music artists Kilosgram and Toosie, alongside dancer Kgotso, who won and delivered powerful performances that entertained and educated, while health experts provided valuable resources. This event highlighted the power of creativity to foster dialogue, destigmatize health issues, and promote safe practices in our communities.
JOHANNESBURG/GENEVA, 25 February 2025—UNAIDS welcomes South Africa’s plan to put an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV on life-saving treatment by the end of 2025 as a significant step towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
At the launch of the Close The Gap campaign in Soweto South Africa’s Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, said, “We should not accept that AIDS is here forever. It is not. We want to end it. It’s all in our hands and it depends on our will. We can stop it so that in future we can work on other diseases. We are taking the last mile.”
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Founded in 2016 by Mr. Mkhize Isaac, the Africa Creative Art Foundation is based in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young creatives across the African continent through arts, culture, and fundraising initiatives. The foundation uses creative platforms to address social challenges while offering financial empowerment and opportunities for young talent to showcase their skills globally. The foundation operates as a national network supporting young African artists in areas such as visual arts, dance, music, theatre, drama, fashion design, sports, and recreation. It has established a dynamic creative hub in Soweto, serving as a safe and vibrant space where youth can explore, develop, and share their talents. At the core of its vision is the integration of digital innovation. Through ICT-focused programs and workshops, the foundation equips young people with essential technological skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving creative economy. With a clear mission to reach one million young Africans by 2030, the Africa Creative Art Foundation promotes leadership, development, and creativity as key drivers for positive change. It continues to build partnerships and deliver impactful programs that uplift communities and empower the next generation of African creatives.
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