HelpAge Zimbabwe (HAZ) is a Non-Governmental Organization, established in 1989, which works with and for older persons in Zimbabwe by initiating effective strategies for advocating for their needs and rights and also fundraise to support community based initiatives. It is affiliated to HelpAge International (HAI), a global network of up to 200 organizations in 70 countries that advocate for the particular needs and rights for older persons. HAI works with and for older persons in natural and complex humanitarian emergencies throughout UK worldwide emergency unit (WWE). HAZ is governed by a board of directors and receives guidance on strategic matters from its membership of 14. Its operations are headed by the Executive Director.
HAZ has experienced and competent staff who are overall strategists with expertise in project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in different projects and transfer of experiences gained from other programs into new programs has in the past, improved its efficiency. HAZ in all its works has collaborated with local community leaders, local authorities, relevant government ministries, partner agencies and other NGOs in the area of operation. The relationship with local authorities has strengthened over the years. All in all, HAZ has thrived to achieve its major objective of creating an environment that meets the needs of the older persons in Zimbabwe. The orgnisation has offices in Harare, Bulawayo, Chiredzi, Mutare, Mazowe River Bridge and Zvishavane. Mission : To remain the leading national organization that promote, supports and sustains the quality of lives of older persons. Vision: To work with and for older persons in Zimbabwe by initiating effective strategies for advocating their rights and fundraising to support community based initiatives. Values In pursuit of this vision and mission the organisation is guided by the following principles: