We Travelled "Zimbabwe By Bus" (Without Leaving the Hub) By Hazel Mukwedeya | June 2, 2026 | 3 Minute Read On May 26th, the Friendship Bench Hub was completely transformed. We traded our usual quiet reflections for the bustling, vibrant rhythm of the Zimbabwean bus ranks. The launch of the Zimbabwe by Bus book and photograph exhibition was an incredible evening filled with laughter, deep reflection, and beautiful connection. In our line of work, we are constantly engaged in t

We’ve Been Busy Offline (But It’s Time We Talked Online) By Hazel Mukwedeya | May 12, 2026 | 2 Minute Read The Secret is Out. If you’ve walked into the Friendship Bench Hub over the past year, you know the truth: we’ve been busy. For the last 15 months, this physical space has been alive. We’ve watched strangers become friends over coffee, we’ve seen heavy burdens lifted in our Offline Circle, and we’ve seen the garden bloom both literally and metaphorically. But if you visit