Who We Are...
About Us
Bulawayo Projects Centre (BPC) is an independent, leading private vocational training hub and micro-business incubator/Business Development Service Provider (BDS), locally registered in Zimbabwe as a Trust that focuses on youth self-employment programmes and business development support activities. Formed in 1993 by churches in Bulawayo, its mission is to provide assistance, support, and encouragement to underprivileged members of society through entrepreneurial capacity development.
BPC has over 30 years of practical experience and expertise in life skills, entrepreneurship development, and technical skills training, targeting unemployed school leavers, dropouts, and disadvantaged young women and men who wish to start income-generating activities to sustain themselves and their families. The Centre boasts five business incubation hubs in the high-density suburbs of Bulawayo, alongside a robust technical training and internship programme for young people. All BPC hubs act as business incubators with dedicated working spaces, supported by mentorship and coaching programmes to help small, incubated businesses grow.
Organizational Governance
Bulawayo Projects Centre’s activities are governed by a board of trustees and managed by an executive committee. The committee supervises the secretariat, which is headed by an executive director and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization. The executive committee delegates authority to the executive director, who attends committee meetings as an ex-officio member.
The committee ensures that the secretariat is equipped to deliver the organization’s strategies and operational plans, as well as other duties outlined in the terms of reference. It also provides thorough oversight of the organization’s finances, including accounts, budgets, and audits.
Our Core Values
We champion Empowerment through skill-building and mentorship, foster Inclusivity by creating equitable opportunities, drive Sustainability to ensure long-term impact, promote Innovation for continuous improvement, and embrace Collaboration to strengthen community ties and achieve shared goals.
Empowerment
We believe in every individual's potential and strive to give them the tools and skills necessary to succeed.
Inclusivity
Our programmes are designed to serve diverse populations, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background.
Sustainability
We promote sustainable practices in our training and support services, ensuring long- term impact and community resilience.
Innovation
We continuously seek new methodologies and technologies to enhance our training effectiveness and business support services.
Collaboration
We value partnerships with local businesses, government and other NGOs.