We conducted refresher trainings for 208 Village Health Workers and 11 supervisory nurses from 33 health facilities across all 3 districts in Masvingo Province.

One Grandmother shared, 'Friendship Bench changed the way I am now talking to everyone and behave in the community.'

Happy Workers’ Day to you all!

Today we appreciate our Friendship Bench Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Buddies and Staff for all the hard work they put in to have a Friendship Bench within walking distance for all.

Prioritise self care today!

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We had a successful mobilization at the Chakari clinic and shopping centre in Sanyati District! We reached out to approximately 523 people who were all excited about the Friendship Bench program.

Thank you, Mission Director Ms. Davis, for visiting Friendship Bench and seeing the work of our grandmothers, grandfathers and buddies. They are the heart of Friendship Bench and are making a real difference in the community. Thank you USAID for your continued support.

14 grandmothers created the foundation for Friendship Bench in 2006. Today we laid to rest one of them-Monica, the petite soft spoken angel from Mbare. Thank you for showing us the way…..

Really inspiring to hear Theresa from HelpAge USA friendship bench Washington DC articulate the essence of our Level 1 training- kuvhura pfungwa (opening the mind) listen to her……as she talks about Friendship Bench approach in Washington DC

Today, Professor Dixon Chibanda, African Mental Health Initiative (AMARI)-2 Director, introducing invited guests at the first AMARI-2 Annual Scientific Meeting in Victoria Falls.

Happening now in Vic Falls #AMARI -II2024ASM, our first Annual Scientific Meeting under phase 2. Dr Denis Chopera from our funders Science for Africa Foundation giving his remarks Dixon Chibanda Melanie Amna Abas

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Tune in 📻 tomorrow at 10:30AM as Kuda unpacks the concept Live on ZiFM Stereo with The Award Winning.

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Hosting Michael Plant and Jasmine from the Happier Lives Institute 🌻 was an absolute delight. They had the opportunity to witness the work being carried out by our grandmothers at the Hatcliffe clinic. Sharing our work with friends like Michael and Jasmine brings us immense joy.

The Mashonaland Central team conducted a mobilization with the aim to raise awareness about common mental health disorders and to share about Friendship Bench and the services we offer. The team managed to reach out to 227 individuals in just 2 hours.

🌟Here is the list of facilities in Zimbabwe where you can find a Friendship Bench. Grandmothers are there to support you. When you visit any of these locations and want to give feedback please do so through our customer care number +263 784 236 633.

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'When I talk to a client, I do not want to see them struggling, I want to see their lives changing and being able to solve problems on their own.' - See how Grandmother Margaret is supporting her community through the Friendship Bench.

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