Zimbabwe

FACTS ABOUT ZIMBABWE
Location : Southern Africa
Size : Area of 390, 580 km2
Climate : tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)
Population : +12 million
Population below poverty line : 68%
Unemployment : 80%
Maternal mortality rate : 570 deaths / 100 000 live births
HIV prevalence : 13.7%
Family Impact In Zimbabwe
Family Impact was established in Zimbabwe in 2001. Family Impact Zimbabwe is divided into four departments which run various programs designed to respond to HIV & AIDS by spreading the supremacy of God in family life and relationships.
Programs
Families For Life
Families for Life focuses on “Making Family Famous” through offering programs for couples, married people, parents and people living with orphans. Programs entail:
- Marriage Course 101
- Enjoy your Marriage
- Pre-engagement Courses
- Foundations for Family
- Parenting and Children of Promise
Men
The men’s department is involved with Freedom Unlimited which deals with HIV within the context of Self esteem, Communication, Sexuality, Life & Family. Programs include:
- Workplace HIV & AIDS Policy Development.
- Workplace HIV & AIDS Prevention
- Peer Education Training
- Marriage Seminars
- Family Support Services
Women
Women’s department is involved with Community Health Projects which aim at empowering women with necessary skills.Projects include:
Children and Youth
Family Impact endeavors to bridge the gap of children who lack opportunities for education, medical care and normal family life.
Programs include:
- School Development Programs
- Rural School Health Clubs
- Life skills and leadership training
- Participatory Health & Hygiene Promotion
- Juvenile Pre-trial Diversion
CONTACT DETAILS
Lynne Knight info@impact.co.zw or zimteam@impact.co.zw
Tel: +263 251555; +263 71 2600183
Family Impact, 45 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo


