Dear family members of missionaries serving in the Zimbabwe Bulawayo and Harare missions,
You likely have become aware that ongoing financial issues in Zimbabwe have escalated into widespread protests which began on Monday and are planned through Wednesday. Recent reports even suggest the protests may continue through Friday. As a result, banks, and most shopping centers have been closed. In addition, the government has shut down the internet. Normally you would be provided updates on the status of the missionaries and the current events unfolding from the respective mission presidents. Because the mission presidents are unable to do so, we are sending you this communication to let you know that all missionaries in both missions have been directed to stay indoors until future notice. The mission presidents have been in communication with every companionship and report that all are safe and in good spirits. The presidents have purchased food stuffs in bulk and have delivered sufficient for each missionary’s weekly needs. Mission presidents are in daily contact monitoring the safety and ongoing needs of each missionary and responding as necessary.
We do not know how long missionaries will need to remain indoors, however, with an abundance of caution, we will keep them indoors until we are certain it is safe for them to resume normal missionary activities. We are hopeful the internet service will resume soon and therefore allow direct communication from your sons and daughters, as well as their mission presidents. Until then we will attempt to communicate updates directly to you.
We love these young men and women and are doing everything we can to ensure their safety and meet their temporal needs. Thank you for your love and support of these wonderful missionaries.
Sincerely,
Africa South East Area Presidency,
Mark O Lords, Missionary Department Infield Representative contact
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