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:

  • Sexual Reproductive Health Training
  • Reusable Sanitary Pad Making
  •  Family Strengthening

 

 

 

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