Image – Bench ‘grandmas’ in Harare, Zimbabwe
The Guardian recently reported a touching story about the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe. At a minimal cost, it has helped thousands of people suffering mental health problems. It’s simply a wooden bench under a tree, with a ‘grandmother,’ who is a trained health worker, who sits, listens, and supports you. Another example of what the developed world could learn from Africa! For the full story click here. To learn more about the Friendship Bench go their website.