focus on social justice and human rights.’ FACTS ABOUT HEAL ZIMBABWE Vision Heal Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) is a civic society organisation that was established in 2009 to promote community peace, healing and reconciliation. Acknowledging the effects of Zimbabwe’s historical episodes of violence and conflicts, the recent being the 2008 electoral related violence, HZT sought to facilitate community healing, build peace and facilitate reconciliation and social justice in affected communities of Zimbabwe. HZT has, within its short period of existence, developed reputation and relationships of trust in dealing with socio-cultural, economic, environmental and political conflicts affecting our communities. It is within this context that HZT works with local communities and government structures to promote peace, national healing and reconciliation. HZT envisions ‘A peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe that celebrates diversity in local communities.’ Objectives     Mission Our mission is ‘to prevent and transform conflicts with a particular iii To contribute to peaceful and tolerant local communities in Zimbabwe through advocacy and lobbying and providing psychosocial support services To raise awareness among communities to understand the causes and effects of conflicts in Zimbabwe To prevent, mitigate and manage socio-political, environmental and economic conflicts that affect communities in Zimbabwe To improve local communities leadership and citizens’ capacity to address conflicts within their communities.