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
Founder
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr. Esther Tumbare
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Mungofa
Head of Operations
Dr. Thandiwe
Mashunye
Head of Programs
Tapiwa Takaona
Head of Strategic
Information
and Evaluation (SIE)
Dr. Lloyd Dzapasi
Research Lead
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Crescencia
Mafuko
Human Resources
Manager
Rangarirai
Gwakwara
Finance Manager
Charmaine
Chitiyo
Program Manager
Data Systems
Manager
Ephraim
Chiriseri
SIE Manager
CO-ORDINATORS, OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
Bithia
Mbiri
Administration
Assistant
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Media and Communication Coordinator
Leoba
Jeje
Finance
Assistant
Human Resources
Assistant
Clinical
Coordinator
Data Systems
Manager
Ropafadzo
Muzari
Digital Platform Coordinator
Research
Officer
Administration & Procurement Assistant
Customer Care Officer
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS
ASSISTANT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS & OFFICERS
FRIENDSHIP BENCH CONSULTANTS
Nyaradzo
Gova
Research
Consultant
Karen
Mangwiro
Implementation
Consultant
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