About Us (Tizivei)

History (Nhoroondo)

The Epilepsy Resource Centre of Zimbabwe (ERCZ) was formed in 2018 and registered in 2019 after the founders realized a gap in services and support for people with epilepsy in Zimbabwe in general and in Chitungwiza and surrounding areas in particular. In 2019 the ERCZ became a member of the Epilepsy Alliance Africa (EAA).

Our Aim (Vavariro Yedu)

• To address the barriers that prevent people with epilepsy from living a seizure free life (Kubvisa matambudziko anoita kuti vane pfari varambe vachigwinha).

Our Work (Basa Redu)

• Research, evidence use and promotion (Tsvakurudzo)
• Information generation, dissemination and training (Ruzivo)
• Social work and support services (Rubatsiro)
• Medical support services (Rubatsiro rwezvekurapwa)

Objectives (Zvatinoita)

The objectives of the organisation are:

1. Create a forum for organisations, support groups and people with epilepsy to share ideas;
2. Provide resources to people affected by epilepsy to enable them to overcome challenges associated with the condition;
3. Support the collaboration, upskilling and networking of professionals dealing with epilepsy;
4. Capacity building of organisations and support groups for persons with epilepsy;
5. Support the collaboration of medical and non-medical professionals to promote the use of research and evidence-based treatment of epilepsy in Zimbabwe;
6. Advocate for legislation and policies which advance the rights and interests of persons with epilepsy in Zimbabwe.

Our Team (Chikwata)

Community Worker