Carriers of connection and empathy. Driven by the belief that if we can create safe spaces in communities where people can find a sense of belonging, then we can change the lives of millions of people to enhance their mental wellbeing and improve their quality of life.
FRIENDSHIP BENCH FOUNDER
Prof. Dixon Chibanda
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lena Zamchiya
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Zvikomborero Tsiga
Development Manager
Tapiwa
Takaona
Head of Strategic Information and Evaluation (SIE)
Lloyd Dzapasi
Livelihoods Manager, CKT Focus
Krystal Mtasa
Communications and Marketing Manager
Sandra Muzambi
IT Manager
Dr. Thandiwe
Mashunye
Head of Programmes and Government Relations
Robert Mungofa
Head of Finance
Department Managers
Ephraim
Chiriseri
SIE Manager
Charmaine
Chitiyo
Programmes Manager
Ethel
Manda
Training Manager
Sandra
Muzambi
IT Manager
Tawanda Madzidzise
Data Systems Manager
CO-ORDINATORS, OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
Bithia
Mbiri
Administration Assistant
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS
ASSISTANT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS & OFFICERS
FRIENDSHIP BENCH CONSULTANTS
Lloyd Dzapasi
SUCCEED Project & Livelihoods Manager, CKT Focus
SPECIAL THANKS
TO THE FOLLOWING FRIENDSHIP BENCH COLLABORATION PARTNERs
Dr. Ruth Verhey
For her contributions to the training manuals and the related mental health and wellness training programmes
EXTERNAL COLLABORATORS
Prof. Melanie Abas
Professor of Global Mental Health
Prof. Ricardo Araya
Professor of Global Mental Health
Prof. Martin Prince
Professor of Epidemiological Psychiatry
Dr. Bradley Wagenaar
Acting Assistant Professor,
Global Health
Dr. Victoria Simms
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Prof. Frances Cowan
Professor of Global Mental Health
Prof. Helen Weiss
Professor of Epidemiology
Lorna Gibson
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology