Vaima Arts Trust
Marimba. Mbira. Music Therapy.
Zimbabwean Music That Heals, Teaches & Includes Every Child.
We teach marimba in schools across Zimbabwe. And we now offer Active Music Therapy for children with special needs — autism, ADHD, delayed speech, and physical disability — using marimba, mbira, hosho and drums.
Celebrating Zimbabwean Music
The Vaima Schools Marimba Festival
Schools from across Zimbabwe come together for one day of marimba, mbira, dance and celebration. No competition. Just children playing together.
Discover What We Do
From marimba education in schools to supportive music therapy and handcrafted Zimbabwean instruments, Vaima brings music into every community.
Marimba Schools Movement
Teaching marimba in schools and communities.
EXPLORE THE MOVEMENTMusic Therapy for Special Needs
1-on-1 sessions for children who struggle to speak, walk, focus or connect. No child needs to speak to start.
LEARN ABOUT THERAPYInstruments for Sale
Buy marimbas, mbira, hosho and drums made in Zimbabwe.
VIEW INSTRUMENTSSchools We Have Taught & Supplied
Vaima has taught marimba, supplied instruments, and trained teachers in schools and communities across Zimbabwe.
What Schools Say About Vaima
The experiences of teachers and schools help tell the story of Vaima's work in Zimbabwean music education.