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We aim to carry out preventive and research activities to raise awareness of addictions (to***co, alcohol, drug, gambling, and technology), and to collaborate to conduct lobbying and advocacy activities in the national, regional, and international levels.

The 3rd IFGC–WHO Meeting on Addictive Behaviours: Public Health Aspects and Diagnostic Procedures was jointly convened b...
23/12/2025

The 3rd IFGC–WHO Meeting on Addictive Behaviours: Public Health Aspects and Diagnostic Procedures was jointly convened by the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 10 to 12 December 2025. The meeting gathered international experts, researchers, policymakers, and civil society representatives to engage in in-depth discussions on addictive behaviours from a public health perspective, with particular emphasis on identification, diagnostic procedures, and evidence-informed action.
The second day was dedicated to identification and diagnostic procedures for disorders due to addictive behaviours. Sessions explored existing diagnostic frameworks, the development of international screening and diagnostic instruments, and the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Disorders due to Addictive Behaviours (DISDAB). Particular attention was given to methodological rigor, cultural adaptation, ethical considerations, and the proposed international validation study, including discussions with participating implementation sites.

The 3rd IFGC–WHO Meeting on Addictive Behaviours: Public Health Aspects and Diagnostic Procedures was jointly convened b...
23/12/2025

The 3rd IFGC–WHO Meeting on Addictive Behaviours: Public Health Aspects and Diagnostic Procedures was jointly convened by the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 10 to 12 December 2025. The meeting gathered international experts, researchers, policymakers, and civil society representatives to engage in in-depth discussions on addictive behaviours from a public health perspective, with particular emphasis on identification, diagnostic procedures, and evidence-informed action.

The first day of the meeting focused on setting the scene by examining the epidemiology and burden of addictive behaviours, public health protection frameworks for gambling and gaming, prevention and treatment interventions, and recent developments and innovations in regulation, monitoring, and industry practices. These discussions highlighted the growing complexity of addictive behaviours in rapidly changing technological and commercial environments and underscored the need for comprehensive public health approaches.

On the 21st of November 2025, Green Crescent Zimbabwe participated in the EmpowerFest 2025 Million Memory Project Zimbab...
19/12/2025

On the 21st of November 2025, Green Crescent Zimbabwe participated in the EmpowerFest 2025 Million Memory Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ). It took place at 11th Street Grounds, Makokoba, on 21 November from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
EmpowerFest is a youth-driven annual event that celebrates and strengthens young people’s health, resilience, and empowerment. The day featured interactive discussions, youth-led sessions, exhibitions, and performances.
The setup followed a tent and exhibition-style format, where participating organizations set up their tents or booths to showcase their work and engage directly with participants as they moved around the festival space. This allowed for more personal and interactive exchanges between organizations and young people, rather than a formal presentation setup.
Young people in Bulawayo today face intersecting challenges that extend beyond HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Issues such as mental health struggles, unemployment, lack of financial literacy, substance abuse, and limited platforms for innovation continue to hinder their growth and wellbeing.
The Empower Festival (EmpowerFest) seeks to create a space that bridges this gap, where learning meets fun, and empowerment meets action. This end-of-year youth empowerment and wellness festival will blend learning, entertainment, and inspiration through activities like a Colour Run, open discussions, youth exhibitions, and music/arts performances.
EmpowerFest provides a platform for youth to access information, build connections, and celebrate creativity, resilience, and innovation. It is a pilot-scale initiative with a vision to grow into a national signature event that amplifies young voices and drives sustainable impact

Objectives
1. Inspire and educate youth on SRHR, mental health, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
2. Promote wellness and resilience through interactive, youth-friendly activities.
3. Strengthen partnerships between youth, community stakeholders, corporates, and service providers.
4. Test a festival model for sustainability and scale, gathering data and lessons for future editions.

Key Activities
• Colour Run: A vibrant wellness event to promote physical activity and unity among youth: with the message “Colour Your Future)
• Open Discussions: Short, interactive talks on SRHR, mental health, innovation, and financial literacy.
• Youth Expo & Innovation Hub: Showcasing youth-led projects, businesses, and community initiatives.
• Music, Arts & Influencers: Local performers and influencers to build excitement and visibility.
• Wellness & Service Booths: Stakeholders offer screenings, information, and giveaways (HIV, cervical cancer, STIs, etc.).

On the 6th of April 2022, a workshop on Mental Health Awareness was held at Hamilton Secondary school. Among the partici...
10/06/2025

On the 6th of April 2022, a workshop on Mental Health Awareness was held at Hamilton Secondary school. Among the particicipants were 65 students from the school, the school head, deputy head and the teaching staff, Green Crescent Zimbabwe representatives, students from Midlands State University and Harvest House International Church representatives. Topics discussion were on depression, emotional disorder and behavioural disorder.

Solace Mental Health held a workshop on 17 March 2023 at Agape College in Bulawayo on drug Abuse and co-occurring disord...
06/06/2025

Solace Mental Health held a workshop on 17 March 2023 at Agape College in Bulawayo on drug Abuse and co-occurring disorder collaborating with Hospital and Prisons Care Ministries International (HPCIMI), Green Crescent Zimbabwe, Agape College Church, Ecumenical Church leaders forum, Mandipa Hope Rehabilitation Centre, Divine Joy Families and Grace Family Church. The workshop was dedicated to students and parents so that they gain knowledge on the dangers drugs pose. The workshop was attended by Mr. M Dube Ward 25 Councilor who discussed the challenges at community level.

The workshop was opened by Mr. L. Moyo who is the director of Agape College. According to Mr. Moyo, the objectives of the workshop were to raise awareness on effects of taking drugs both to students and parents. He emphasized the need to engage the community saying by engaging them we promote a systematic prevention plan to this complex problem.

Mrs. B Sulumbu, Psychologist at Solace Mental Health tackled several topics such as substance abuse, substance use disorders, addiction and rehabilitation. She highlighted that use of drugs can lead to mental illness or death hence the need to stay away completely. Rehabilitation can be costly to one’s family because it’s very expensive in Zimbabwe. Students must understand that prevention is better than cure and some of the damages are irreversible.

Ms. Ndebele a representative of Green Crescent, a counsellor at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) said help can be given through educating students, teachers, parents and community on how to handle hard situations they may be facing and find strategies to cope. She also said Green Crescent is working on implementing comprehensive assessments and therapeutic management programs for students on drugs through school guidance and counselling department.

Mr. T Nkomo of Grace Family Church said taking drugs leads to addiction posing a threat to health and safety, while creating problems for one’s family and public.

Mrs. Mayers of Zimbabwe Psychologists Association (ZPA) gave a clear indication on approaches or interactions that can be vented to deal with drug problems. She spoke about babies born by parents using drugs with most of them living on drugs from birth in order to survive. The babies are born already addicted to drugs.

31/05/2025

The 25th of April 2019 marked the birth of Green Crescent Zimbabwe, with a memorandum of understanding signed between The Turkish Green Crescent Society and Green Grescent Zimbabwe represented by Dr C Sururu at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Representing Turkish Green Crescent Society was the Secretary General of the Turkish Green Crescent Society Mr Osman Baturhan Dursun and Green Crescent Zimbabwe was represented by its founding president Dr Cherifa Sururu. The signing ceremony was attended by the Ministry of Health and Child Care where the Minister was guest of honour for the ceremony and was represented by the Chief Director for Curative Services Mr Sydeney Makarawo. The minister and the government of Zimbabwe are in full support of GCZ activities in the country and the establishment of GCZ details with the Ministry of Health’s vision and policies in the field of mental health. Also present was the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development and Ministry of Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation, HE the Turkish Ambassador Mr Hakan Kivanc, the Islamic Medical Association of Zimbabwe, IWIN and other invited guests.

There were presentations by the Deputy Director for Mental Health in the MOHCC, Dr Chido Rwafa who gave a synopsis of the problem of addictions in Zimbabwe and GCZ’s Dr Nemache Mawere gave a speech on why Zimbabwe needed the services of GCZ.

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