We write to you seeking your assistance and inviting you to work with our forum founded to avert the humanitarian crisis ensuing in Zimbabwe.I write on behalf of our organisation of activists concerned with attaining democracy,observation of fundamental human rights,peace building ,conflict resoluton and crisis impact mitigation named, International Forum of Friends for Zimbabwe Country Crisis Relief Centre,a humanitarian initiative to find allies around the world to partner with us in fighting for a country governed by humane,democratic,justiciable values and principles.The sad story of Zimbabwe today is one of state sponsored and politically motivated racism and violence in the form of mass beatings,abductions,rape,murders,media repression,loss of basic liberties etc.People in Zimbabwe live in fear.Some schools have closed,lots of people's have lost belongings as homes are set ablaze.The situation of children is most distressing as some are left opharns without anyone to take care of them.Starvation is looming and there is a widespread shortage of all basic commodities.The Unted States recently passed an act called Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act to arrest the growing human rights violation state sanctioned trends in this country and to restore economic order.However the govenment is not responding in any wa to try and restore law /order or economicaly sound principles in managing public funds.We need you to help us stand up to the injustices being pepetrated on innocent civilians and bring to Zimbabwe an era and culture of democratic practice and respect for human rights and thewelfare of fellow contrymen and women.

This situation can be averted with the help of fellow brothes and sisters and concerned humanitarians all over the World.We are requesting you to consider working with us to implement alternatives towards the attainment of social justice and fair treatment of all persons in this country.In working with us as friend of Zimbabweans you will be called upon where your abilities permit to,(1)assist locate persons of like mind who share the vision of this organisation wherevere they maybe and whatever their age or other personal attributes.(2)help campaign and network including suggesting and developing strategic programs within the mission of this organisation.(3)help mobilise material and financial resources needed in the administration and execution of projects.(4) To visit ,attend progress meetings and public seminars whenever possible and to deliver speeches ,share experiences and meet Zimbabwean activists as well as assessing developments.We very much need your support which ever way you can assist. We shall need your views and guidance on many issues.

We hope you will find it a worthwhile cause to assist millions of Zimbabweans whose security,welfare and future lies in the balance.We shall be happy to hear from you.We have submitted below some details about our organisation.

We look forward to hear from you.

* Courage Shumba, Executive Director