The Problem

Thousands of Zimbabweans are trapped in poverty, unemployment, and hopeless situations that drive them to various types of substance abuse. These addictions shatter lives, tear families apart, and dim the brightest potential – while quality, holistic rehabilitation remains out of reach for most. Traditional approaches often address only physical dependency, leaving deeper spiritual and emotional wounds untouched. Meanwhile, stigma and shame keep many trapped in silence, unable to seek the help they desperately need, while families struggle without support or understanding.

Tinashe Murwisi discovered the ugly depths of this problem when it hit his own family, as he watched his brother's life crumble under the weight of addiction. He became desperate to find solutions, but found nothing. Some of the existing rehab facilities simply inject sedatives in the patients, which simply transfers them from one substance dependence to another and effectively takes away all will to live a meaningful life. Tinashe didn't want that for his brother, so he began to pray and plan for a better solution for his brother and hopefully provide a way out for the thousands like him.

The Solution

Equip Zimbabwe is starting up a Christ-centered rehabilitation ministry that creates a sacred space where healing touches every dimension of life – body, mind, soul, and spirit. Through an approach that combines evidence-based addiction treatment with spiritual formation, trauma healing, and family restoration, participants find more than sobriety – they discover their true identity and purpose in Christ. In an environment of grace and truth, shame gives way to hope, and isolation transforms into authentic community.

The Need

In 2024, our core Zimbabwean leadership was able to travel to Kenya to get training in the Celebrate Recovery curriculum. We have begun two groups and are looking to expand the reach and scope of the work. Join Tinashe, Arnold and Tatenda on their journey to rescue lives trapped in addiction!

In 2025, we want to grow the recovery groups and start a rehab center for people to recover from the most vicious of addictions. Participants will be given training in practical skills and entrepreneurship strategies so that they are no longer despairing of the lack of available jobs. We need some startup funding to finish the construction of this facility, as well as start up a carpentry shop and a sewing room as some of the initial projects.

Empowering Zimbabweans out of Addictions

By Equip Mozambique

Empowering Zimbabweans out of Addictions

Support Equip Zimbabwe's efforts to help struggling people find hope and healing