Zimbabwe

A confirmation ceremony gets under way in Zimbabwe. Photo: Zimbabwe Church

Amid economic misery, deepening oppression, drought and disease, Zimbabwe's faithful are desperate for help.

On these pages you can find out more about their plight – and about how your prayers and solidarity are helping to bring the light of hope amongst the darkness.

Carrying the Cross: Faithful in Zimbabwe remember the Passion of Our Lord. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Video – Zimbabwe: Out of the Darkness

Watch our film about the situation people endure in Zimbabwe, and how the Church is practically the only institution able still to function and offer help to the people.

Young religious in Zimbabwe. Photo: Zimbabwe Church

Listen: Zimbabwe's Plight

Aid to the Church in Need's John Pontifex describes the crisis faced by people in Zimbabwe – and their strength of faith against the odds.

Map of Zimbabwe. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

In depth – Zimbabwe Country Profile

Expert analysis of the current situation for Christians in Zimbabwe.

Impoverished children in Zimbabwe. Photo: Zimbabwe Church

Your help for Zimbabwe

Thanks to you, Aid to the Church in Need is supporting a range of pastoral and social projects in Zimbabwe – why not find out more?

Women at an outdoor Catholic liturgy in Zimbabwe. Photo: Zimbabwe Church

In pictures: Zimbabwe's faithful

Christians in Zimbabwe are turning to the Church amid worsening poverty and oppression. Watch our slideshow of the faithful.