You can help bring democracy, human rights and social justice to Zimbabwe today by giving $5, $10 or whatever amount. - 100% of money raised goes to Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Solidarity Fund is a response to direct requests from civil society in Zimbabwe for support in the ongoing struggle for democracy, human rights and social justice. The Fund is inspired by a realization that as the political crisis in Zimbabwe rapidly degenerates into social conflict, marked by increasingly deadly political violence, internal displacements, and political killings, U.S. based activists and organizations can play a key role in keeping alive the hope for democracy and human rights.

The Zimbabwe Solidarity Fund reconnects to the inspiring past in which U.S. solidarity played an important role in the struggle for human rights and democracy in Africa, as was the case with the anti-apartheid movement.

Since the March 29 elections, more than 65 people have died in violence directed at the opposition. Sole breadwinners have been killed leaving families stranded. Thousands have been displaced with no means to shelter, food, or clothing. Thousands more have been injured and are in urgent need of medical attention. The inflammatory statements and threats of civil war coming from ZANU-PF foreshadow an even worse humanitarian situation in the near future.

While in the past it was sufficient to simply extend political statements of support to those living through this crisis, today we are called to do more. We have a responsibility today not only to help restore the dignity and humanity of victims of political violence but also to give support and encouragement to those on the frontline of the defense of human rights, democracy and social justice in Zimbabwe.

Any support you can give now will go a long way in bringing hope to those struggling for democracy in Zimbabwe.

100% of money raised on this campaign will go to supporting civil society in Zimbabwe. Proceeds from this fund will be disbursed in Zimbabwe and accounted for by a Zimbabwe-based committee that includes representatives of Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, and the Zimbabwe National Students Union - organizations courageously at the forefront of advancing democracy in Zimbabwe under the most difficult conditions and fully deserving of our support.

You can support this cause by making a donation today - no amount is too small!

The Zimbabwe Solidarity Fund is managed in the U.S. by a steering committee that includes Africa Action, TransAfrica Forum, Priority Africa Network, and faith-based groups. Africa Action hosts the Fund and several other organizations are in support. For more information please contact: Briggs Bomba (Africa Action), briggs@africaaction.org, 202 546 7961.

DONATE NOW ONLINE or Send a check to: THE ZIMBABWE SOLIDARITY FUND, c/o Africa Action, 1634 Eye ST, Suite 810, NW, Washington DC 20006. In both cases please clearly mark Zimbabwe Solidarity Fund. On the online form just write ZSF in front of your organization's name.

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Solidarity Forever,

Steering Committee Briggs Bomba; Africa Action Imani Countess; TransAfrica Forum Nunu Kidane; Priority Africa Network