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:
- Create a forum for organisations, support groups and people with epilepsy to share ideas;
- Provide resources to people affected by epilepsy to enable them to overcome challenges associated with the condition;
- Support the collaboration, upskilling and networking of professionals dealing with epilepsy;
- Capacity building of organisations and support groups for persons with epilepsy;
- Support the collaboration of medical and non-medical professionals to promote the use of research and evidence-based treatment of epilepsy in Zimbabwe;
- Advocate for legislation and policies which advance the rights and interests of persons with epilepsy in Zimbabwe.
Our Team (Chikwata)
Community Worker
Mitchelle Tanaka Magadzire
Social Worker
Brenda Ruvimbo Mhanda
Trustees
Dr Rugare Jacob Mugumbate, Research and Social Work Expert, Trustees Chairperson
Ms Moreblessing Ratandara, Community Advisor
Mr Francis Maushe, Social Work Expert
Mrs Chiedza Mujoko-Mugumbate, Registered Nurse