About Us

We are United In Our Dedication to Empower Residents

Together, we are committed to building a brighter future for Bulawayo and Zimbabwe at large

BPRA is a Community based and membership driven organisation established in 2007 as a non-partisan platform to promote effective residents and stakeholder interaction and participation in local governance. It is registered as a Trust with the High Court of Zimbabwe. We have structures in all of Bulawayo’s 29 wards. The ward structures are made up of 19 members each, with these ward structures in turn electing a 19 member executive council with a four year term at a Residents Convention, with the mandate to lead interventions and oversee BPRA’s operations. As part of its growth strategy, BPRA is in the process of increasing the membership of the ward structures to 40 per ward to enhance the Ward Committees’ ability to mobilise at the local level, through representation at branch level. A Secretariat of 9 multi-skilled members conduct BPRA’s day to day work. The secretariat has diverse relevant qualifications and experience in program management, information management and dissemination, advocacy, research, monitoring and evaluation, as well as financial management.

Mission.

Empowered residents of the City of Bulawayo through innovation, collaboration, and dialogue in order to create a
sustainable and Inclusive Society.

Vision.

Building inclusive resilient communities enjoying good governance and quality service provision

Our Values

These core values form the ethical foundation of BPRA, guiding our actions and partnerships as we work to build a resilient, transparent, and resident-led Bulawayo.

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Residents First

We prioritize the needs and voices of Bulawayo inhabitants in every decision, ensuring that our work remains deeply rooted in the interests of the community we serve.

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Integrity

BPRA is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring that our non-partisan platform remains a trusted and honest advocate for local governance.

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Transparency

We operate with openness in all our processes – from financial management to policy advocacy – to foster trust and clarity among our members and stakeholders.

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Accountability

We hold ourselves and local authorities responsible for the quality of service delivery and the ethical management of public resources through rigorous tracking and oversight.

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Partnership

We believe in the power of collective action, actively collaborating with residents, local authorities, and fellow associations to build a stronger, more resilient residents’ movement.

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Independence

As a non-partisan, membership-driven trust, we maintain our autonomy to ensure our advocacy is always driven by evidence and the genuine needs of residents rather than external political interests.