We Help Build AIDS-Free, Resilient Communities.

Mashambanzou Care Trust realises healthy, socially inclusive communities, free of AIDS through comprehensive HIV services, OVC support, and community strengthening.

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Care Unit (MCU)

Vision

AIDS free, resilient and empowered communities.

Mission

Healthy, socially inclusive communities, free of AIDS through comprehensive HIV services, OVC support and community strengthening.

Values

Participation • Compassion • Transparency and Accountability • Human Dignity • Empowerment

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Who we are

Mashambanzou Care Trust (MCT) is a faith and welfare based, non-governmental organisation focused on disseminating accurate information, care and support for people living with HIV (PLWHIV), and prevention of the spread of HIV. MCT recognised the effects of the disease and innovatively created a Family Centred Support model.

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What makes us different

30-bed care unit + community outreach

In the Harare Metropolitan area, MCT stands out through its 30-bed Mashambanzou Care Unit (MCU) combined with community outreach. We deliver on-site clinical care—HIV testing and counselling, treatment of treatment of opportunistic infections, TB testing, palliative care and VIAC cervical cancer screening—plus outreach clinics in Mbare, Hopley, Glen Norah, Highfield, Dzivarasekwa and beyond.

Our Focus Areas
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Our Expertise

We don't just provide care. We build resilience.

Combining clinical excellence with community-centred support and advocacy.

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Integrated Healthcare

30-bed MCU, VIAC cervical cancer screening (since April 2023), palliative care, treatment of opportunistic infections, TB testing. On-site and outreach clinics.

  • MCU Inpatient Care
  • VIAC Screening
  • Palliative Care
Community outreach workers meeting with women during a field consultation
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Community Strengthening

Family Centred Support (FCS), psychosocial support for SGBV survivors, Houses of Safety with Department of Social Development, and Education for Life in Nyabira and Mt Hampden.

  • FCS & PSS
  • Houses of Safety
  • OVC Support
Community advocacy event

Promotion of Human Rights

Care to Share TVET partnership with Young Africa in Caledonia, livelihoods, SRHR advocacy and stigma reduction across Harare, Zvimba and Goromonzi.

  • Vocational Training
  • Livelihoods
  • SRHR Advocacy
30+
Years of service
30
Bed Mashambanzou Care Unit
Multi-ward
Harare, Zvimba & Goromonzi
100%
Compassion-led

Where we work

Harare Metropolitan • Zvimba Rural District • Goromonzi Rural District

Tafara, Mabvuku, Glen Norah, Highfield, Hopley, Mbare, Dzivarasekwa Main and Extension; Wards 24, 25, 26, 35 in Zvimba; Caledonia in Goromonzi.

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Community members at a Mashambanzou Care Trust outreach programme
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Partners & Funders

We’re grateful for the partners and donors who strengthen our work across Harare, Zvimba and Goromonzi.

Current partners

Little Company of MaryYoung AfricaOAK FoundationGovernment of ZimbabweAIDS Healthcare Foundation

Past donors

CAFOD
Australian Aid
Sida (Sweden)
Misean Cara
Careers

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