Programs & Training
Zimbabwe Old People Association
Programs
Programs & Training
Zimbabwe Old People Association (ZOPA) runs structured programs aimed at improving the lives, dignity, and independence of older persons through practical support, skills development, and community-based care initiatives.
Income-Generating Skills Training
We provide free training in detergent and Vaseline production to older persons, equipping them with practical, hands-on skills that enable small business creation, income generation, and improved financial independence while reducing dependency and supporting better household livelihoods within communities.
- Detergent production training
- Vaseline making skills
- Small business creation
- Income generation support
- Financial independence building
Nurse Aide Training for Volunteers
We offer free nurse aide training to volunteers supporting elderly care, building community capacity to provide basic nursing support, mobility assistance, and daily care for older persons who require help, ensuring dignity, safety, and improved quality of life.
- Basic nursing skills
- Elderly care training
- Volunteer development
- Daily care assistance
- Community care support
Dementia & Cognitive Stimulation Training
We provide dementia care training and cognitive stimulation therapy awareness to improve understanding, reduce stigma, and equip families and caregivers with skills to support older persons living with dementia, ensuring dignity, safety, and improved mental and emotional well-being.
- Dementia awareness education
- Cognitive stimulation methods
- Caregiver training support
- Family guidance programs
- Stigma reduction efforts
Community Health & Wellness Programs
We organize health screenings, wellness education, and physical activity sessions for older persons, promoting healthy ageing, early disease detection, and improved overall well-being through accessible community-based health support services tailored to their needs and conditions.
- Health screenings access
- Wellness education sessions
- Physical activity programs
- Preventive health awareness
- Healthy ageing promotion
Social & Community Engagement Activities
We facilitate social activities that encourage interaction among older persons, reduce loneliness, and promote emotional well-being, helping seniors stay active, connected, and valued within their communities through inclusive and supportive engagement opportunities.
- Social interaction activities
- Reducing isolation
- Emotional well-being support
- Community participation
- Active ageing promotion
Community Awareness & Engagement
We engage communities to raise awareness about the rights, needs, and dignity of older persons, promoting inclusion, respect, and stronger social support systems that ensure elderly individuals are valued and protected within society.
- Rights awareness campaigns
- Community outreach programs
- Social inclusion promotion
- Elderly dignity advocacy
- Public education initiatives
Advocacy and Awareness Programs
We advocate for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of older persons while raising community awareness on their needs and social protection.
Testimonials
Member Stories
Hear from elderly members and community beneficiaries whose lives have been positively impacted through our support, care, and empowerment programs.
