On the 25th of April 2023, Family Support Trust (FST) proudly handed over the newly constructed One Stop Centre building at Mpilo Central Hospital to the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development and the Ministry of Health and Child Care.
The construction of this state-of-the-art facility was made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe (在ジンバブエ日本国大使館). This milestone marks an important step forward in expanding access to comprehensive and survivor-focused services for victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Bulawayo and surrounding communities.
The One Stop Centre will provide a safe and confidential environment where survivors can access integrated medical, psycho-socialand legal support services under one roof. It aims to reduce the trauma survivors often face when seeking help from multiple service points, ensuring timely and compassionate care.
Through this initiative, Family Support Trust continues to strengthen national efforts in preventing and responding to SGBV, while fostering partnerships that uphold the rights, dignityand well-being of women, childrenand all vulnerable groups.