Join us at @africaintheworld for a conversation with our founder Prof. Dixon Chibanda
📍The Friendship Bench: The Psychiatrist Dixon Chibanda on New Ways of Seeing
🕚 Friday, 23 October 11:45 SAST
🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=vhOR3fZu…
#FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForAll
Athens County shows what is possible when a community comes together around a shared goal.
The FB In A Box toolkit supports organizations to bring the evidence-based Friendship Bench model to their communities.
Could your community be next?
fbinabox.friendshipbench.org…
📌 Mark your calendars. Professor Dixon Chibanda joins Trevor Ncube for a timely conversation on mental health and the power of community.
💛 The episode premieres 12 October @07:00am CAT: youtube.com/watch?v=UvGUK2cX…
3000 km, 2 countries, 1 mission = making mental health for all a reality on the Friendship Bench.
You can also be a part of the change!
🔗 Visit friendshipbench.org/donation… to donate today.
🎗 Join us in Victoria Falls: friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
*Registration closes 15th October
From Vietnam to Victoria Falls by bike 🚲 The Old Legs team is once again gearing, for Friendship Bench!
🎗 Support the 2026 tour by donating today: friendshipbench.org/donate
🎗 Join us in Victoria Falls for their arrival: friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
Registration closes 15th October
🗒️Request for Proposals - Global Scaling Strategy
Friendship Bench is seeking a Lead Strategy Firm or Lead Strategist to develop our Global Scaling Strategy for 2027–2031.
Deadline: 7 September 2026, 17:00 CAT
friendshipbench.org/rfp-glob…
📷 DEADLINE EXTENDED - 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
There is still time to submit proposals for Friendship Bench’s Five-Year Global Scaling Strategy (2027–2031).
Full RFP and submission details: friendshipbench.org/rfp-glob…
#FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForAll #GlobalStrategy
Friendship Bench is proving that the model can be adapted in diverse settings. In partnership with HelpAge USA, the model has been brought to 20 community sites across the District.
Same model. Same values. New zip code.
#20thAnniversary
There’s place on the Friendship Bench for you!
Registration has been extended for the 2026 Friendship Bench Non-Conference in Victoria Falls. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your invitation.
friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
🌍Be part of the change at the Friendship Bench Non-Conference 2026, happening December 1 - 3 in the beautiful Victoria Falls! Register today to secure your place as a global mental health change maker:
🌐 friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
The future of mental health is BUILT THROUGH OUR COLLECTIVE learning and bold ideas.
From 1-3 December 2026, we'll explore community-led mental health paths, establish collaborations, and have conversations that inspire action.
🔗 friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
#FriendshipBenchGlobal
⭐️Big meaningful conversations are going to be happening at the Friendship Bench Non-Conference 2026!
Special thanks to @MHInnovation for helping us spread the word. Join us and experience value-guided innovation.
mhinnovation.net/events/frie…
Be part of the change!
The future of mental health is built through connection, shared learning, and bold ideas - all will be happening at the Friendship Bench Non-Conference, from the 1-3 December 2026, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
🌐 friendshipbench.org/non-conf…
The wait is over! If you expressed interest in the Friendship Bench Non-Conference 2026 or are an existing Friendship Bench partner, priority registration is in your inbox! Go check it out to see what we have in store for you.
The wait is over! If you expressed interest in the Friendship Bench Non-Conference 2026 or are an existing Friendship Bench partner, priority registration is in your inbox! Go check it out to see what we have in store for you.
Spaces are limited and given on a first come basis.
Masterclass on Friendship Bench Principles
Whether you are a mental health professional, researcher, policymaker, or simply passionate about community wellbeing, this is an opportunity to gain practical insights that can be applied in your own context.
🔗 fbinabox.friendshipbench.org…
Are we making a difference? Are people's quality of life improving? What can we learn to serve them better?
As our founder Prof. Dixon Chibanda says, "If we can't measure what we are doing, then we really don't know if it's working."
#FriendshipBenchGlobal #MentalHealthForAll
Join Ethel Manda for our upcoming Friendship Bench Level 1 Training. This online session will equip you with the tools to connect and support the people around you through difficult life situations.
Time: 🕒 15:00–18:00 CAT
Secure your spot today: fbinabox.friendshipbench.org…
Grief can make the world feel unbearably heavy.
Healing doesn't happen overnight, but sometimes having someone sit with you and truly listen can change everything.
#FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForAll #Malawi

























