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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. Lloyd Dzapasi
Research Lead
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Program Manager
Data Systems
Manager
SIE Manager
CO-ORDINATORS, OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
Sibusisiwe Pahwaringira
Executive Secretary to the CEO (Board Liaison)
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Media and Communications Coordinator
Finance
Assistant
Human Resources
Assistant
Clinical
Coordinator
Research
Coordinator
Digital Platform Coordinator
Research
Officer
Administration & Procurement Assistant
Customer Care
Officer
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS
ASSISTANT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGERS & OFFICERS
FRIENDSHIP BENCH CONSULTANTS
Nyaradzo
Goba
Research
Consultant
Sean
Chapatarongo
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
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