Membership

“We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community”. 

– Haile Selassie

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Connect, Collaborate, Create

 By becoming a member of the ZimHoustonians Association, you contribute to creating something valuable that is bigger than yourself. 

Some of the benefits for membership include networking with people from diverse backgrounds, sharing resources through specialized groups, and making new friends.

At ZimHA we realize that no one is an island and we need each other to grow and to thrive. Through a spirit of collaboration and comradeship, we thrive to work together to do more within the Houston communities that we live in and also by coming together to help those less fortunate than us in Zimbabwe. We realize that together, we make things happen.

Membership Privilege

 Benefits of membership include:

  • Discounts for ZimHA social events
  • Right to be elected to an officer position including a board member, or executive position. This experience adds value to your resume
  • Right to vote or nominate people into leadership positions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Building relationships, community, engagement and trust.
  • Job opportunities
  • Periodic newsletter delivered right to your inbox
  • Space to advertise your business and receive alerts and promotions via the membership board.

FAQ About Membership

Who is eligible to join the ZimHoustonians Association?

All Zimbabweans living in the Houston area and their families are eligible to join.

 How is ZimHA funded?

The organization has, since its inception, been funded by contributions from its members on a project-by-project basis. Fundraising is undertaken to fund the projects. As of January, 2022 membership into the organization will include paying an annual membership fee..

How much are dues?

Dues are $50 per year per adult. Children under 0 to 17 years old are not required to pay dues..

 What are dues going to be used for? 

The dues will be used first, to finance the ZimHA website and any other critical operational expenses. Some will go to help philanthropic and charity projects which include crisis intervention as well as developmental projects adopted by the organization.