action, when required, to protect vulnerable members of the LGBTI community; · · · To collect materials and resources of relevance to LGBTI communities, to make such resources and materials easily available by establishing a resource centre or centres, and co-operating with other associations whose objectives are to establish such centres; To make known, publicise and promote the work, aims and objectives of GALZ; To do all such things, which are consistent with the carrying out of the aims and objectives, listed above Purpose (Task) of evaluation The aim of this assignment was to conduct an assessment of the impact of raids on GALZ’s existing and potential members as well as the operations of the organisation. The specific objectives were: · To document the nature and extent of the raids on LGBTI people in Zimbabwe. · To increase awareness of LGBTI issues and challenges in Zimbabwe. · To examine the impact of the raids on service uptake and participation in the community’s activities such as · the pride week, educational workshops etc. To examine the impact of the raids on GALZ’s ability to fulfil its objectives · To make recommendations for strengthening the organisation in light of the current challenges. 8 An Assessment of the impact of state sanctioned and unsanctioned raids on GALZ premises and gatherings