The Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe) was registered as a Trust in January 2012.

Previously known as the Regai Dzive Shiri Project, which has operated in Zimbabwe since 1999, CeSHHAR Zimbabwe houses a number of HIV prevention and sexual health research and programmatic projects.

In 2014, CeSHHAR Zimbabwe was registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare. CeSHHAR has a strong commitment to strengthening research capacity among Zimbabwean graduates.

Three CeSHHAR researchers have completed their PhDs in 2013, 2014 and 2016 respectively.One researcher has been awarded a Masters in Medical Statistics.

Vision: Good health for all in Southern Africa through research, innovation,
programming and capacity strengthening

Mission: To conduct high quality, relevant and ethical research, deliver innovative programmes, and strengthen research and programmatic capacity in order to inform evidence-based sexual & reproductive health and HIV programming and policy making.