The Africa Craft Trust implements programs which enable the growth of commercially viable craft enterprises and invests in the holistic support of crafters and the sector. The goal of the Africa Craft Trust is to be a leading southern African independent craft development organisation with strong local leadership and innovative, ground-breaking and effective regional programs that generate sustainable business for craft entrepreneurs. The Trust was established as a subsidiary of the international NGO, Aid to Artisans in 2005 and registered originally as Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust. Currently The Africa Craft Trust is an independent South African organization which maintains strong ties to the Aid to Artisans US office.