How To Build Community

How can an elderly lady on a bench improve a community's wellbeing? 'The Friendship Bench' is a response to Zimbabwe's mental health crisis, but it's an idea that's been replicated as far away as New York City. In this episode we hear from a pioneer of the project, Clinical Psychologist at the University of Harare, RUTH VERHEY.

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Show Notes

How can an elderly lady on a bench improve a community's wellbeing? 'The Friendship Bench' is a response to Zimbabwe's mental health crisis, but it's an idea that's been replicated as far away as New York City. In this episode we hear from a pioneer of the project, Clinical Psychologist at the University of Harare, RUTH VERHEY. Help us tell more stories like this at patreon.com/arukahnetwork

What is How To Build Community?

We're searching for the planet's best community projects and ideas, and sharing what we find. Each month, inspiring stories and practical insights to help you serve your community, wherever in the world you live.

A podcast and radio show from Tearfund and Arukah Network.

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