Friendship Bench - Zimbabwe

Here are some frequently asked questions and the answers.

If you want to know more about Friendship Bench Zimbabwe and the work we are doing, kindly visit our website 🌐 www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org

For too long, myths have kept men suffering in silence. The truth is that mental health challenges can affect anyone and seeking support shows courage not weakness.

Let us replace Stigma with Understanding and Myths with Facts. 💚

Behind a lot of smiles are battles no one sees.

Too many men are carrying pain, stress, disappointment and loneliness in silence because they fear the discrimination that comes after they open up.

Let us create an environment where men feel safe to open up about what they are facing because what they are going through matters, their feelings matter and above all their lives matters.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and in need of someone to talk to, please reach out to us today 💚.

We were honoured to be part of the first Her Miles Run yesterday, a powerful celebration of women's strength, resilience and wellbeing. 💚👟

The event provided a platform to connect with women from different backgrounds, raise awareness about the importance of mental health and reaffirm our shared commitment to creating communities where every woman feels seen, heard and supported.

A big thank you to Wellness Without Limits for inviting us to be a part of this great event!

📢Hello Friends of Friendship Bench!

Check out our latest blog post on the growth and evolution of the Friendship Bench program across Zimbabwe.

🔗Link to the blog post: https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org/post/the-evolution-of-friendship-bench-two-decades-of-community-led-mental-health-care-in-zimbabwe

As we continue commemorating Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we remain committed to strengthening community mental health systems through collaboration and partnership. 💚

This month, we successfully held a sensitisation meeting with Bulawayo City Council Mental Health Nurses from 3 districts to strengthen referral pathways and enhance mental health service delivery at primary healthcare level. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, the Provincial Mental Health Officer and the Deputy Mental Health Officer.

Together, we explored ways to improve coordinated care for clients and strengthen access to quality mental health support within communities.

From a Friendship Bench at Western Triangle clinic in Harare Zimbabwe, to the global stage in Belgium 🇿🇼🇧🇪

One of our incredible Friendship Bench grandmothers, Gogo Sheba proudly stood alongside the team to receive the KBF Africa Prize. For years, our grandmothers have offered a listening ear, created safe spaces and gave hope to over a million people across communities in Zimbabwe.

Seeing their work recognised on an international stage is a celebration of compassion, resilience and the impact of human connection. This moment belongs to every grandmother who continues to change lives, one conversation at a time.