On a mission to get people out of depression with Grandmothers & wooden park benches. Guided by empathy and connection, anchored in research.
Joined April 2024
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7 Mar 2025
🌍 1 in 8 women experience depression in their lifetime, twice the rate as men! Gogo Annamore is among over 2000 grandmothers empowering women by lending an ear, offering a shoulder, and sharing her heart to bridge the mental health gap! 💫
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7 Mar 2025
Help us to celebrate the Friendship Bench Grandmothers this March. Click the link below to enable Gogo Annamore to reach people who need her support:
friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org/…
#InternationalWomensMonth #MentalHealthForAll #FriendshipBenchZimbabwe
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Friendship Bench Zimbabwe retweeted
28 Feb 2025
🎙️ Episode 1 is Live! 🌍
We are thrilled to launch our new podcast, Healing Through Stories with @DixonChibanda, where our founder, shares stories from around the world.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and watch on Youtube - friendshipbench.org/podcast
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19 Feb 2025
Sometimes, the signs and symptoms of depression are harder to spot than we think. From prolonged feelings of isolation, extreme fatigue, loss of interest in hobbies, trouble sleeping-all pointing to a potential need to seek help #LetsStartTheConversation #FriendshipBenchZimbabwe
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19 Feb 2025
What symptoms of depression do you recognize in others or even yourself?
#Depression #MentalHealthForAll
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14 Feb 2025
Valentine's Day is not just about loving others, it is about loving yourself too. Prioritize your mental health 💚 and remember, you are enough just as you are.
Happy Valentine's Day to all the Friendship Bench Zimbabwe Grandmothers and Grandfathers❤️
#ValentinesDay
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24 Jan 2025
"Friendship Bench is more than a program it's a movement, proving that solutions can come from within our communities" - Lena Zamchiya.
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#MentalHealthForAll
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23 Jan 2025
1/2 This year, men must prioritize their mental health. Breaking the silence and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Taking care of your 🧠mind is just as crucial as taking care of your body.
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23 Jan 2025
2/2 Do not hesitate to reach out to us on 📱 263 784 845 294. We are here for you, ready to listen without judgment, and offer support when you need it most💚.
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22 Jan 2025
Sometimes, all you need is someone to sit with you, listen, and empathize. The Friendship Bench is a safe space where healing begins💚.
Reach out to us on 📱 263 784 845 294 to talk to a mental health supporter free of charge!
#FriendshipBenchZimbabwe #MentalHealthForAll
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11 Dec 2024
1/2 Behind every therapy session and client supported on the Friendship Bench, is a Grandmother dedicating her life to uplifting her community.
Help us celebrate Gogo Komayi and her team at Western Triangle clinic!
Link to video below: 🔽
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11 Dec 2024
2/2 This year alone, they transformed over 800 lives in their community through strengthening minds and improving livelihoods.
Help them exceed this milestone in 2025 by donating to their mission.
Link: friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org/…
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3 Dec 2024
Job Alert! We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated qualitative research assistant or social scientist
to join the project.
• Position: Qualitative Research Assistant / Social Scientist.
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3 Dec 2024
1/2This #GivingTuesday, your donations can help bring someone out of depression by supporting an army of Grandmothers to deliver therapy in Zimbabwe.
Your donation will go towards:
- Sponsoring a Grandmother
- Providing a Bench for therapy sessions
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3 Dec 2024
2/2 - An income generating starter pack for support groups
Your contribution goes a long way!
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19 Nov 2024
Home is where healing begins, by supporting young men to prioritize their mental health and well-being we create a foundation of strength, understanding, and resilience for the challenges ahead.
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18 Nov 2024
There are numerous myths and misconceptions that have been perpetuated over time, preventing many men from seeking the help that they need - Sandra Mboweni.
#MensMentalHealth
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14 Nov 2024
Men who SHARE about what they are going through, are men who CARE about themselves as well as everyone else around them.
#MensMentalHealth
#FriendshipBenchZimbabwe
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14 Nov 2024
Strength is not just in appearance or silence, sometimes it is in the courage to speak up and find support in order to heal.
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28 Oct 2024
Engaging local chiefs is key to community empowerment. Keeping them informed about proposed or ongoing programs ensures collaboration and meaningful impact in their areas
Engaging them is essential for community empowerment and success.
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28 Oct 2024
By keeping them informed about Friendship Bench Zimbabwe programs and initiatives happening in their areas, we foster collaborations and ensure that local voices shape the solutions that will ensure a Friendship Bench is within walking distance for all.
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28 Oct 2024
We had the privilege of speaking to Chief Kgwatalala of Mandihongola community in Matabeleland South were we updated him about our work within the province and the activities we plan to do within his community.
#FriendshipBenchZimbabwe #MentalHealthForAll
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