Phumani  Paper  has  been  innovating  technology and training talented crafters  across South  Africa  since  2000.  Our organization has assisted in the creation of more than 250 jobs in communities affected by high unemployment and HIV/AIDS. Most crafters are located in rural areas - where few opportunities exist.

Phumani  Paper  continues  to  support  many  handmade  paper  producing  enterprises  with  access  to  markets,  business skills training and innovative  product design and development. Our vision is to provide our handmade paper making enterprises with a path towards reaching their goals of individuality and economic sustainability.

Some of Phumani Paper’s enterprises have been selected to  participate within the  Artist in Development  Programme of  UNESCO, a global Programme targeting cultural enterprises in  developing countries to increase market growth  locally  and  wider  commercial  opportunities  on  an  international trading platform.