• The United Methodist Church has gained recognition as a provider of healthcare services
  • Three Hospitals – two with operating surgical theaters
  • Twelve Medical Clinics
  • Two Nursing Schools
  • Trained staff of Doctors and Hospital Staff
  • Support of other mission and governmental healthcare facilities
  • UMC Spiritual Leadership
  • Government financial support of staff salaries and benefits
  • Access to HIV medications
  • Access to prescription medications and supplies
  • Direct referral from government clinics and to government hospitals
  • Strong constituency base
  • Worldwide, regional and National presence & recognition/respect
  • Full time health coordinator
  • All inclusive approach (“People Are People”)
  • Deeply rooted & strong community based programmes
  • Volunteers in Mission (VIMs) networks – locally & internationally
  • Strong programming /community development presence in three districts
  • Working relationship with churches & other FBOs
  • Strong research of Africa University (AU) and support from USA (technical & fundraising)
  • AU also has a lot of African students that can improve regional knowledge and participation
  • Strong linkages with Methodist, Lutheran & UMC through Theological College in Epworth, Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Official Ministry of Health district hospital (Chimanimani)
  • Strong resource base (financial, HR, networks & infrastructure)
  • Strong donor base (US “Connections” & private donors) as well as from Ministry of Health or Government of Zimbabwe support to hospitals programme of HTF/RBF
  • Positive influence at all levels
  • Apolitical
  • Strong technical knowledge, competencies at policy levels and amongst the decisions makers