Empowered Residents | Smarter City | Better Future

We Are United in Our Dedication to empower Residents

Who We Are

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

— Our Vision

Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association is a membership-based organisation established in 2007 as a Trust. It is constituted independently of government and is always accountable to the residents of Bulawayo that it represents and serves. BPRA’s mandate includes playing a catalytic role of uniting residents, ratepayers and civic organisations to bring together a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and experience.

Its goal is to help address the challenges facing the City of Bulawayo so that it (City of Bulawayo) can become a prosperous place for all its residents to enjoy, a place where individuals, families and communities can thrive. Beyond its local agenda, BPRA contributes to strengthening a wider movement of active citizens, to improving the policy environment, and to generating greater social and political will to make local authorities work for their residents

We are committed to achieving participatory governance and delivering exceptional services to our community. This is accomplished through:

Informed research: We base our decisions on data and analysis to ensure the best possible outcomes for our city.
Empowered residents: We believe in fostering a strong and engaged citizenry. We provide opportunities for residents to participate in the decision-making process and advocate for their needs.
Effective community advocacy: We champion the interests of our residents and work collaboratively to create a vibrant and sustainable city.

Our Approach

We Promote Good Governance and a High Quality of Life

We are dedicated to building a thriving and prosperous city for all residents. We envision a future where our citizens are proactive and empowered, enjoying the benefits of good governance and a high quality of life.

Our Values

Our core principles guide every aspect of our work. We strive to be:

Rights-driven: We uphold the fundamental rights of all citizens in our decision-making.
Holistically-driven: We consider the social, economic, and environmental impact of our actions when creating policy.
Servant leadership: We view ourselves as stewards of the city, dedicated to serving the needs of our residents.
Accountable: We hold ourselves responsible for our actions and strive to meet the expectations of our community.
Transparent: We believe in open communication and provide clear and timely information about our activities.
Integral: We operate with honesty and integrity in all our dealings.

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Our Mission

To achieve participatory governance and quality service delivery through informed research, empowered residents and effective community advocacy.

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Our Vision

We envisage a pro-active prosperous citizen, enjoying good governance and pleasant living in cities of first choice around Zimbabwe.