The association exists to fulfil the following organisational objectives:
- To promote, coordinate and organise the participation and contribution of Non-Governmental Organisations in Zimbabwe in the development discourse of Zimbabwe.
- To promote and facilitate the collective agenda-setting, interaction, consultation, and exchange of information and experience with and among NGOs operating in Zimbabwe.
- To create an enabling and conducive operating environment for NGOs necessary in ensuring sector independence, improved accountability, and fulfilment of institutional mandates.
- To create and identify opportunities for NGOs to pursue their visions and missions at the same time building members’ capacities, resources, and synergies.
