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.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Prof. Dixon
Chibanda
Friendship Bench
Founder & CEO
Lena Zamchiya
Friendship Bench
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Ruth
Verhey
Friendship Bench
Int. Training & Research
Dr. Rukudzo Mwamuka
Friendship Bench
Clinical Programmes Manager
OPERATION LEADS
Nanzeni
Mudzengi
Friendship Bench
Administration
Chengetayi Nyamukapa
Friendship Bench
Partnership Manager
OPERATION OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS
ASSISTANT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS
IMPLEMENTATION OFFICERS
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
INTERNS
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