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Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa between South Africa and Zambia, has over 12 million residents. Once known for its plentiful agriculture, the country has fallen into devastating political and economic crisis worsened by elections in 2008. President Mugabe and the ZANU-PF party have dominated Zimbabwean politics since it gained independence from Britain in 1980. Land confiscation, mismanagement and political strife have sparked the worst food and economic crisis in recent history. The press is controlled almost entirely by the government, and growing discontent over economic problems and repression have led to oppressive measures against supporters of the opposition who are being driven underground. Rampant inflation of over 200 million percent, shortages of food and fuel, and political policies designed more to keep President Mugabe in power than to forward the interests of Zimbabweans are of concern.
Zimbabwe Shipping
Shipping of Medical Supplies and Equipment (GHM Project #88-S0000) In collaboration with the ELCA Global Mission Unit, responding to the desperate appeal from the Lutheran hospitals of this troubled country. Three annual shipments are being made. Goal: $15,700