Saturday 29 March sees Zimbabweans going to the polls to elect a new president.
Incumbent Robert Mugabe is standing again, hoping to extend his 28 years in power.
He faces challengers but few people are holding their breath at the prospect of a change at the top.
The situation for Zimbabweans is not helped by changes to the polling process and local government, parliamentary and senate elections all happening on the same day.
Tearfund is urging supporters to pray for Zimbabwe as it enters this election period.
Please pray for leaders with integrity to emerge who are concerned for the people.
Pray that the language of the campaign will not be inflammatory.
Pray for our partner, the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance, and that it can remain a voice of hope as it continues to speak out against injustice.
Pray that the elections do not disrupt emergency food programmes or work with people living with HIV.
Pray that the people of Zimbabwe maintain their dignity, resilience and restraint.