Fungai Chirongoma is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Theology/Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Her dissertation will examine the interventions of faith based organizations in addressing violence against women in Cape Town. To enhance her experience, she is volunteering at Ihata Shelter for Abused Women. She is 27 year old whose birthplace is Zimbabwe where she grew up with a single mother who worked hard ensure her children received education despite economic hardships in Zimbabwe. Her future goal is establishing a shelter for abused women in Zimbabwe impact the lives of women through addressing the scourge of violence.
