The ZA is a non-partisan support group for Zimbabwean asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom.

The ZA works to ensure Zimbabwean asylum seekers have access to fair legal representation and accurate information throughout the asylum process.

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Formed in October 2001 the ZA is a voluntary group. It began with a successful campaign to end the detention of Zimbabwean asylum seekers in prisons.

The ZA shares information with solicitors, human rights groups, parliamentarians, media and relevant agencies. We raise awareness of the plight of Zimbabwean asylum seekers and difficulties with the immigration process more generally.

Information is freely available to all through media, websites, mail-outs and meetings.

Beyond this, support includes:

• Providing phone cards allowing contact with legal reps and family;
• Covering travel costs to visit solicitors;
• Putting people in touch as they are dispersed around the country;
• Directing people in need to the right sources of help.

The Zimbabwe Association also:

• acts as witnesses, experts, attend appeal hearings, and write supporting letters for our members
• visits people in hostels, detention centres, and hospitals
• links our members up with fellow Zimbabweans in the same area
• has an office as a contact point
• has formed a ZA choir
• supports vigils and human rights campaigns
• maintains close links with other Zimbabwean focused groups