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Maria Chikara foundation

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - World Health Organisation

Maria Chikara foundation

"Wellness is the complete integration of body mind and spirit." - Greg Anderson

Maria Chikara foundation

"The greatest wealth is health" - Virgil.

Messages

Messages from our directors

"When I look back at 2023, I am proud to be part of MCF. Despite a tough and unpredictable year, the foundation was able to kickstart construction and renovations at the Oasis Wellness Center in Westview, Kadoma Zimbabwe. Last year, the MCF managed to partner with the RedRev Youth Empowerment Fund in various programs concientising the youth against drug and alcohol abuse as well as assisting senior citizens and war veterans suffering from PTSD, Orthopedic and podiatric ailments in Zimbabwe. To our donors, thank you for enabling our work through your generosity. You fuel our mission and we are here because of your commitment to those we serve. With gratitude and best wishes"

Maria Olukoya-Chikara Director

" Our strategic plan for 2024 to 2030 will focus on intensifying focus on our 3 main areas which are, Youth Mental Health, Elderly care and community assistance. As the MCF, we will also be implementing our expansion plan. This plan is centered around the setting up and construction of Oasis Wellness Center in the 10 provincial capitals of Zimbabwe. Im very grateful to each and every one of you. Its an honor to be your teammate. As you scroll through this website, i hope you take pride in seeing all we were able to accomplish together in the midst of a difficult operational and fundraising environment."

Loreen Chikara (NHS-UK)Director

About Us

MCF was founded by two sisters in memory of their late parents Felix and Maria Chikara who were health care pillars of the community they served. Both parents made long lasting impact issues around health and well being.


The two daughters relocated to the UK and both followed in the giant footsteps of their mother and became nurses in mental health and general nursing. They are now on a mission to provide quality healthcare for the benefit of local vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe and the SADC.

Our Client Community

  • Senior citizens

  • Youth facing alcohol and drug dependency

  • Family health

  • Infants, children and young people

  • Schools

  • Businesses

Mission

At MCF, we aim to introduce and promote First World health and wellbeing services to our local communities, enable disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, and provide palliative care. For individuals to advance in life, improve their quality of life, and have positive health outcomes. We aim to provide quality health services, and advance and respond to the broad public health needs of the population in Zimbabwe.

Vision

  • To be the leading provider of Orthopedic and Podiatric care in Zimbabwe
  • To provide quality First-World healthcare services that are affordable to all.
  • To be the leading Mental Health rehabilitation institution in Zimbabwe and the SADC region
  • To reduce the proliference of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in line with vision 2030 and the UN SDG's
  • To uplift the communities we operate in through the provision of basic General practitioner, infant & post-natal care as well as sexual health programmes

Our values

These are our values that we hold dear to our hearts

Our Values

  • C - Compassionate Care
  • H - Holistic Health For All
  • I - Improving Lives
  • K - Knowldge Sharing
  • A - Autonomy of choice
  • R - Respect & Dignity
  • A - Accountability

Service Provision

At MCF healthcare facility, we offer a comprehensive range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our community. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and compassionate care to all our patients. Our services includes:


Primary Health Services

  • General Practitioner Services: Our experienced general practitioners provide a wide range of healthcare services, including routine check-ups, diagnosis, and treatment of common illnesses and conditions.
  • Emergency and Ambulance Services: In the event of a medical emergency, our emergency and ambulance services are available to ensure prompt and efficient care.
  • Orthopaedic and Podiatry Services: We offer specialized orthopaedic and podiatry services, catering to conditions related to the musculoskeletal system and feet.

Family Health Services

  • Sexual Health Services: We offer sexual health services, including screening, treatment, and counseling for various sexual health conditions.
  • General Practitioner Services: Our general practitioners provide comprehensive care for individuals and families, addressing a wide range of health concerns.
  • Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT): Our VCT services provide confidential and voluntary counseling and testing for individuals seeking to understand their health status.

Rehabilitation and Wellness Services

  • Mental Health Services: We promote mental health awareness and faster diagnosis – identifying and addressing a person’s needs more quickly and accurately. We deal with common mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Offering counseling, psychotherapy, medication and mental health support.
  • Substance Misuse Rehabilitation: We offer comprehensive rehabilitation programs to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, providing support and resources for recovery.
  • Health Education and Promotion: We prioritize preventive healthcare and offer various health education and promotion programs to empower our community to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Our Programmes

Here is a short list of some of the foundations initiatives

Say no to drugs

In July 2023, MCF together with UNDP and DrugFree Zimbabwe organised a march on the streets of the capital Harare on the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. At the present moment MCF is undertaking campaigns in Kadoma and chegutu to raise awareness against drug abuse. Our Oasis center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of recovering addicts

Alcohol level awareness

Zimbabwe has been ranked one of the countries with a high alcohol consumption rate per capita. Our Alcohol Awareness Programme aims to educate bar and nightclub owners on how to spot detrimental alcohol levels in patrons and how to safely deal with an intoxicated individuals. We aim to lobby legislators to ensure laws are passed that ensure safe drinking as well as introduce breathalyzers for law enforcement agents.

Oasis Wellness centers

The oasis wellness centers are clinics currently being built and setup by the Maria Chikara Foundation. The inaugural clinic located in Westview, Kadoma.

Podiatric & Orthopedic Care facility

A community is only as healthy as its weakest members. The disabled within our communities thus require special attention . The MCF is currently setting up Podiatric and Orthopedic facilities within its Oasis Wellness Clinic

A better Zimbabwe is possible... one health,  and you...

Contact Us

Get in touch with us and help us better the lives of others

Zim

11 Willow Avenue ,
Westview, Kadoma, Zimbabwe

UK

33 Rowanberry Road ,
NewCastle, NE12 8JE, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

Call Us

+44 7474 131 513

+263 78 751 2189