Island Hospice & Healthcare (Island) was established in 1979 as the first hospice in Africa. Island is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO# W.O 27/9)
Vision
Dynamic leaders in the advancement of palliative and bereavement care in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Mission
To sustainably provide and develop quality palliative and bereavement care for communities, through research, training and partnership.
Values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Compassion
Motto
Major Milestones
1979 1st hospice in Africa
1987 First Aids patient
1994 Dr Elizabeth Kubler Ross visits Island
2007 World of Children Award: Rona Martin
2007 Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Team Work Award: Val Maasdorp
2007 Stars Foundation Impact Award
2007 Inter-country regional trainer - APCA
2013 Runner up “Educator of the year award”: Francis Tsikayi
2017 WHO nominates Island to be evaluated as a demonstration site for Africa.